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. 2016 Apr 1;8(1):35.
doi: 10.1186/s13073-016-0291-2.

Translating the vaginal microbiome: gaps and challenges

Jacques Ravel  1   2 , Rebecca M Brotman  3   4
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Translating the vaginal microbiome: gaps and challenges

Jacques Ravel et al. Genome Med. .

Abstract

Management, manipulation, and restoration of a robust vaginal microbiota has the potential to vastly improve women's health and disease prevention. However, a systems level understanding of how the vaginal microbiota is associated with gynecologic and reproductive health is still needed to develop effective interventional strategies.

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