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Gene polymorphisms of Toll-like and related recognition receptors in relation to the vaginal carriage of Gardnerella vaginalis and Atopobium vaginae.
Journal of reproductive immunology - 1 Jan 2009
Verstraelen Hans, Verhelst Rita, Nuytinck Lieve, Roelens Kristien, De Meester Els, De Vos Daniel, Van Thielen Martine, Rossau Rudi, Delva Wim, De Backer Ellen, Vaneechoutte Mario, Temmerman Marleen
Abstract excerpt
Host genetic factors have previously been found to act as determinants of differential susceptibility to major infectious diseases. It is less clear whether such polymorphisms may also impose on pathogen recognition in mucosal overgrowth conditions such as bacterial vaginosis, an anaerobic overgr...
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