Metagenomic analysis reveals the diversity of the vaginal virome and its association with vaginitis

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Introduction: The human vaginal virome is an essential yet understudied component of the vaginal microbiome. Its diversity and potential contributions to health and disease, particularly vaginitis, remain poorly understood. Methods: We conducted metagenomic sequencing on 24 pooled vaginal swab libraries collected from 267 women, including both healthy individuals and those diagnosed with vaginitis. Viral...