The human vaginal microbiota is a critical determinant of vaginal health. These communities
live in close association with the vaginal epithelium and rely on host tissues for resources …

Diagnosed in more than 90% of cervical cancers, the fourth deadliest cancer in women,
human papillomavirus (HPV) is currently the most common pathogen responsible for female …

Background Persistent infection by oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) is necessary
although not sufficient for development of cervical cancer. Behavioural, environmental, or …

Human vagina is colonised by a diverse array of microorganisms that make up the normal
microbiota and mycobiota. Lactobacillus is the most frequently isolated microorganism from …

The female reproductive tract (FRT), similar to other mucosal sites, harbours a site-specific
microbiome, which has an essential role in maintaining health and homeostasis. In the …

Preterm birth is a major cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. Increasing
evidence links the vaginal microbiome to the risk of spontaneous preterm labour that leads …

Background Persistent infection with high‐risk human papillomavirus can lead to cervical
dysplasia and cancer. Recent studies have suggested associations between the …

Abstract The European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), the International
Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD), the European College for the Study …

The microbiome of the female reproductive tract defies the convention that high biodiversity
is a hallmark of an optimal ecosystem. Although not universally true, a homogeneous …

The female reproductive tract, similar to other mucosal sites, harbors a specific microbiome
commonly dominated by Lactobacillus species (spp.), which has an essential role in …