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The vaginal microbiome and HIV transmission dynamics
18 Jun 2024
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Among women, having a nonoptimal, highly diverse vaginal microbiome dominated by bacteria other than optimal Lactobacillus species such as L. crispatus or L. jensenii predicts HIV transmission. Reducing HIV acquisition among women requires a better understanding of the mechanisms through which the vaginal microbiome impacts HIV transmission dynamics and how to more effectively treat and...
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