Vaginal Lactobacillus: biofilm formation in vivo – clinical implications
Gary Ventolini School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – Permian Basin, Odessa, TX, USA Abstract: Vaginal lactobacilli provide protection against intrusive pathogenic bacteria. Some Lactobacillus spp. produce in vitro a thick, protective biofilm. We report in vi...
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| Language: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2015-02-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Women's Health |
| Online Access: | http://www.dovepress.com/vaginal-lactobacillus-biofilm-formation-in-vivo-ndash-clinical-implica-peer-reviewed-article-IJWH |