Vaginal microbiomes associated with aerobic vaginitis and bacterial vaginosis
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Date
2018
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Frontiers Media
Abstract
A healthy vaginal microbiota is considered to be significant for maintaining vaginal health
and preventing infections. However, certain vaginal bacterial commensal species serve
an important first line of defense of the body. Any disruption of this microbial barrier might
result in a number of urogenital conditions including aerobic vaginitis (AV) and bacterial
vaginosis (BV). The health of the vagina is closely associated with inhabitant microbiota.
Furthermore, these microbes maintain a low vaginal pH, prevent the acquisition of
pathogens, stimulate or moderate the local innate immune system, and further protect
against complications during pregnancies. Therefore, this review will focus on vaginal
microbial “health” in the lower reproductive tract of women and on the physiological
characteristics that determine the well-being of reproductive health. In addition, we
explore the distinct versus shared characteristics of BV and AV, which are commonly
associated with increased risk for preterm delivery.
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Aerobic vaginitis, Bacterial vaginosis, Vaginal microbiomes, Group B Streptococcus, Preterm birth
Citation
Kaambo, E. (2018). Vaginal Microbiomes Associated With Aerobic Vaginitis and Bacterial Vaginosis. Frontiers in Public Health, 6: 78.