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Autor:
Kristal J Aaron, Meng Luo, Christina A Muzny, Nuno Cerca, Olivia T Van Gerwen, Isaac C Eastlund, Keonte J Graves, Jacob H Elnaggar, Ashutosh Tamhane, Dustin Long, Christopher M Taylor, Lúcia G V Sousa, Ângela Lima, Chaoling Dong
Publikováno v:
BMJ Open, Vol 14, Iss 2 (2024)
Introduction The aetiology of bacterial vaginosis (BV), a biofilm-associated vaginal infection, remains unknown. Epidemiologic data suggest that it is sexually transmitted. BV is characterised by loss of lactic acid-producing lactobacilli and an incr
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/039edf9e0cb043afbf9817bbaa43a491
Publikováno v:
npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp 1-5 (2023)
Abstract Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal infection worldwide. We developed a peptide nucleic acid (PNA) probe targeting Prevotella bivia, a common BV-associated bacteria, and optimized a multiplex approach for detection of Gardner
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https://doaj.org/article/912b67d356cd4865a7342790154fe9a4
Autor:
Olivia T Van Gerwen, Z Alex Sherman, Emma Sophia Kay, Jay Wall, Joy Lewis, Isaac Eastlund, Keonte J Graves, Saralyn Richter, Angela Pontius, Kristal J Aaron, Krishmita Siwakoti, Ben Rogers, Evelyn Toh, Jacob H Elnaggar, Christopher M Taylor, Nicholas J Van Wagoner, Christina A Muzny
Publikováno v:
PLoS ONE, Vol 19, Iss 8, p e0308603 (2024)
BackgroundTransgender men (TGM) are underrepresented in genital microbiome research. Our prospective study in Birmingham, AL investigated genital microbiota changes over time in TGM initiating testosterone, including the development of incident bacte
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https://doaj.org/article/4d2c2eec5f7c4619b8a5806066fb2696
Autor:
Nicola Low, Jeffrey D Klausner, Lukas Bütikofer, Janneke H H M van de Wijgert, Remco P H Peters, Christina A Muzny, Christopher M Taylor, Ranjana M S Gigi, Mandisa M Mdingi, Hyunsul Jung, Shantelle Claassen-Weitz
Publikováno v:
BMJ Open, Vol 13, Iss 12 (2023)
Introduction Preterm birth complications are the most common cause of death in children under 5 years. The presence of multiple microorganisms and genital tract inflammation could be the common mechanism driving early onset of labour. South Africa ha
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/790f29c6926640ddad3909940e5a6c09
Autor:
Sheridan D. George, Olivia T. Van Gerwen, Chaoling Dong, Lúcia G. V. Sousa, Nuno Cerca, Jacob H. Elnaggar, Christopher M. Taylor, Christina A. Muzny
Publikováno v:
Pathogens, Vol 13, Iss 5, p 364 (2024)
Female genital tract infections (FGTIs) include vaginal infections (e.g., bacterial vaginosis [BV]), endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease [PID], and chorioamnionitis [amniotic fluid infection]. They commonly occur in women of reproductive age an
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/b3f36d33822849e5961566920136ff79
Publikováno v:
BMJ Open, Vol 13, Iss 8 (2023)
Objectives Bacterial vaginosis (BV) and trichomoniasis are the most common causes of vaginitis. Both infections are associated with increased risk of acquisition and transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections as well as adverse rep
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/19c7ea9c98f8419fa9c1a6efb18bda6d
Autor:
Jacob H. Elnaggar, Caleb M. Ardizzone, Nuno Cerca, Evelyn Toh, Paweł Łaniewski, Rebecca A. Lillis, Melissa M. Herbst-Kralovetz, Alison J. Quayle, Christina A. Muzny, Christopher M. Taylor
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, Vol 13 (2023)
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal dysbiosis. In this condition, a polymicrobial biofilm develops on vaginal epithelial cells. Accurately quantifying the bacterial burden of the BV biofilm is necessary to further our understanding of
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/7bc2f3a7693041a7abd715b4ddf0d318
Autor:
Olivia T. Van Gerwen, Erika L. Austin, Carly W. Bethune, Patrick S. Sullivan, Christina A. Muzny
Publikováno v:
Frontiers in Public Health, Vol 11 (2023)
BackgroundHIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) disproportionally affect transgender women in the United States, particularly in the Southeast where rates of HIV and bacterial STIs are especially high. Despite the high HIV/STI burden among t
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/4c0b9b74a256411d83bc5844e000dff0
Autor:
Zain Aryanpour MD, Skye Opsteen BS, Olivia T. Van Gerwen MD, MPH, Christina A. Muzny MD, MSPH, Sonya L. Heath MD, MS
Publikováno v:
Journal of Investigative Medicine High Impact Case Reports, Vol 11 (2023)
Counseling patients on their HIV test results is an important part of undergraduate and graduate medical education. However, many trainees and physicians feel ill prepared to counsel patients on potentially distressing results. We present a case invo
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/27f2d35af8a1498da12c66158bd92ab5
Publikováno v:
Microorganisms, Vol 12, Iss 1, p 114 (2024)
Lactobacillus species are the main colonizers of the vaginal microbiota in healthy women. Their absolute quantification by culture-based methods is limited due to their fastidious growth. Flow cytometry can quantify the bacterial concentration of the
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/5f639e312c714260873326141a171b3d