Bacterial biofilms are complex microbial communities encased in extracellular polymeric
substances. Their formation is a multi-step process. Biofilms are a significant problem in …

Recognition of the fact that bacterial biofilm may play a role in the pathogenesis of disease
has led to an increased focus on identifying diseases that may be biofilm-related. Biofilm …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of vaginal discharge. It is associated
with an increased risk of preterm delivery, pelvic inflammatory disease, and an increased …

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 …

Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality. Previous
studies have suggested that the maternal vaginal microbiota contributes to the …

Abstract Changes in cervico-vaginal microbiota with Lactobacillus depletion and increased
microbial diversity facilitate human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and might be involved in …

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common cause of vaginitis worldwide and is associated with
serious reproductive health outcomes, including increased risk of preterm birth, sexually …

Elucidating the cause of bacterial vaginosis has important implications for diagnosis and
treatment. Our current bacterial vaginosis pathogenesis model provides a framework for key …

Practitioners and patients alike widely recognize the limitations of current therapeutic
approaches to the treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV). Options remain extremely limited …

All multicellular organisms host microbial communities in and on their bodies, and these
microbiomes can have major influences on host biology. Most research has focussed on the …