Bacterial vaginosis: drivers of recurrence and challenges and opportunities in partner treatment
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common vaginal dysbiosis to affect women globally, yet
an unacceptably high proportion of women experience BV recurrence within 6 months of …
an unacceptably high proportion of women experience BV recurrence within 6 months of …
Protection and risk: male and female genital microbiota and sexually transmitted infections
S Tuddenham, J Ravel… - The Journal of Infectious …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Unique compositional and functional features of the cervicovaginal microbiota have been
associated with protection against and risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI). In men …
associated with protection against and risk for sexually transmitted infections (STI). In men …
A prospective, open-label pilot study of concurrent male partner treatment for bacterial vaginosis
EL Plummer, LA Vodstrcil, M Doyle, JA Danielewski… - Mbio, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
Up to 50% of women receiving first-line antibiotics for bacterial vaginosis (BV) experience
recurrence within 12 weeks. Evidence suggests that reinfection from an untreated regular …
recurrence within 12 weeks. Evidence suggests that reinfection from an untreated regular …
How does voluntary medical male circumcision reduce HIV risk?
Abstract Purpose of Review Voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC) is a surgical
procedure that reduces HIV acquisition risk by almost two-thirds. However, global …
procedure that reduces HIV acquisition risk by almost two-thirds. However, global …
Vaginal and penile microbiome associations with herpes simplex virus type 2 in women and their male sex partners
Background We determined how the vaginal and penile microbiomes contribute to herpes
simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) serostatus within sexual partnerships. Methods Microbiomes …
simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) serostatus within sexual partnerships. Methods Microbiomes …
Longitudinal changes in the composition of the penile microbiome are associated with circumcision status, HIV and HSV-2 status, sexual practices, and female partner …
Background Penile microbiome composition has been associated with HSV-2 and HIV in
men and with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and HSV-2 in female sex partners. This study sought …
men and with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and HSV-2 in female sex partners. This study sought …
Comparison between a deep-learning and a pixel-based approach for the automated quantification of HIV target cells in foreskin tissue
Z Shao, LB Buchanan, D Zuanazzi, YN Khan… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
The availability of target cells expressing the HIV receptors CD4 and CCR5 in genital tissue
is a critical determinant of HIV susceptibility during sexual transmission. Quantification of …
is a critical determinant of HIV susceptibility during sexual transmission. Quantification of …
Impact of antimicrobials on penile HIV susceptibility and immunology in uncircumcised men: A randomized phase 1/2 clinical trial
Within the penile microbiome, bacteria associated with seroconversion, immunology, and
cells (BASIC species) enhance HIV susceptibility in heterosexual uncircumcised men by …
cells (BASIC species) enhance HIV susceptibility in heterosexual uncircumcised men by …
The Effect of Oral and Topical Antibiotics on Foreskin Inflammation and HIV Target Cells in Ugandan Men
ZE Shao - 2022 - search.proquest.com
Penile circumcision reduces HIV susceptibility by up to 60% in men; however, many men
prefer to remain uncircumcised for personal or cultural reasons. Penile circumcision protects …
prefer to remain uncircumcised for personal or cultural reasons. Penile circumcision protects …