| Literature DB >> 18502927 |
Rafael C R Martinez1, Sílvio A Franceschini, Maristela C Patta, Silvana M Quintana, Alvaro C Nunes, João L S Moreira, Kingsley C Anukam, Gregor Reid, Elaine C P De Martinis.
Abstract
Culture-dependent PCR-amplified rRNA gene restriction analysis and culture-independent (PCR-denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis) methodologies were used to examine vaginal lactobacilli from Brazilian women who were healthy or had been diagnosed with vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) or bacterial vaginosis. Only Lactobacillus crispatus was detected accordingly by both methods, and H(2)O(2)-producing lactobacilli were not associated with protection against VVC.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18502927 PMCID: PMC2493183 DOI: 10.1128/AEM.00284-08
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Appl Environ Microbiol ISSN: 0099-2240 Impact factor: 4.792