Cloning of 16S rRNA genes amplified from normal and disturbed vaginal microflora suggests a strong association between <it>Atopobium vaginae</it>, <it>Gardnerella vaginalis </it>and bacterial vaginosis

Cloning of 16S rRNA genes amplified from normal and disturbed vaginal microflora suggests a strong association between <it>Atopobium vaginae</it>, <it>Gardnerella vaginalis </it>and bacterial vaginosis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The pathogenesis of bacterial vaginosis remains largely elusive, although some microorganisms, including <it>Gardnerella vaginalis</it>, are suspected of playing a role in the etiology of this disorder. Recently culture-i...

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Main Authors: De Ganck Catharine, Van Simaey Leen, Delanghe Joris, Verschraegen Gerda, Claeys Geert, Verstraelen Hans, Verhelst Rita, Temmerman Marleen, Vaneechoutte Mario
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-04-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/4/16

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