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The dogma of the sterile uterus revisited: does microbial seeding occur during fetal life in humans and animals?

30 Oct 2023

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In brief: Opposing conclusions have been drawn regarding the presence of viable bacteria in the healthy pregnant uterus. Current evidence in humans and animals suggests that fetomaternal tissues present only traces of bacteria whose viability is still to be proven. Abstract: The debate about the pioneer colonization of the fetus is still open, being the 'in utero colonization' hypothesis versus the 'sterile womb...

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PMID: 37903182
DOI: 10.1530/rep-23-0078

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