G. vaginalis increases HSV-2 infection by decreasing vaginal barrier integrity and increasing inflammation in vivo

IntroductionClinically, a dysbiotic vaginal microbiota (VMB) colonized with anaerobic species such as Gardnerella vaginalis has been linked to increased susceptibility to viral sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as Herpes Simplex Virus Type 2 (HSV-2). The mechanism is poorly understood due...

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Main Authors: Nuzhat Rahman, M. Firoz Mian, Christina L. Hayes, Aisha Nazli, Charu Kaushic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Immunology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2024.1487726/full
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