Allergic diseases such as allergic rhinitis (AR), allergic asthma (AAS), atopic dermatitis (AD),
food allergy (FA), and eczema are systemic diseases caused by an impaired immune …

From early life to adulthood, the microbiota play a crucial role in the health of the infant. The
microbiota in early life are not only a key regulator of infant health but also associated with …

INTRODUCTION One fundamental property of the immune system is its ability to develop
memory of previous encounters, resulting in enhanced responsiveness to subsequent …

Reports on bacteria detected in maternal fluids during pregnancy are typically associated
with adverse consequences, and whether the female reproductive tract harbours distinct …

Group B streptococcal (GBS) infection remains the most common cause of neonatal early-
onset sepsis and a signiicant cause of late-onset sepsis among young infants …

The comparison of the immunological state of pregnancy to an immunosuppressed host–
graft model continues to lead research and clinical practice to ill-defined approaches. This …

The vaginal and uterine microbiota play important roles in the health of the female
reproductive system. However, the interactions among the microbes in these two niches and …

Gut microbiota have important functions in the body, and imbalances in the composition and
diversity of those microbiota can cause several diseases. The host fosters favorable …

The microbiome of the female reproductive tract defies the convention that high biodiversity
is a hallmark of an optimal ecosystem. Although not universally true, a homogeneous …

The harmonic coexistence of microorganisms with the human body is the result of a long
coevolutionary process that has minimized competition for nutrients and immunological …