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Penile microbiome: decoding its impact on HIV risk
17 Jun 2024
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: The penile microbiome has been linked to local inflammation and increased risk for sexually transmitted infections, including HIV. This review explores recent studies of this emerging area of HIV research. RECENT FINDINGS: The male urogenital tract supports multiple distinct niches, where their associated microbiome are shaped by abiotic (e.g., oxygen, moisture) and biotic (e.g., host immunity)...
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