Rectal Lactobacillus Species and Their Influence on the Vaginal Microflora: A Model of Male-to-Female Transsexual Women

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INTRODUCTION: Based on Lactobacillus species co-colonizing the vagina and rectum, it has been hypothesized that the rectum may be an important reservoir for vaginal colonization by lactobacilli. There are no data on this issue in male-to-female transsexual women. AIM: We undertook this observational study to characterize the Lactobacillus species present in the neovagina and rectum of male-to-female transsexual...

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