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. 2017 Jan 17;46(1):1-3.
doi: 10.1016/j.immuni.2016.12.019.

Mucosal Microbes Mitigate Maladies

Ivan Vujkovic-Cvijin  1 , Steven G Deeks  2
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Mucosal Microbes Mitigate Maladies

Ivan Vujkovic-Cvijin et al. Immunity. .
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Abstract

Understanding the factors that promote or prevent HIV transmission remains a critical component of the global battle against HIV/AIDS. Gosmann et al. (2017) reveal a putative role for the vaginal microbiome in modulating heterosexual transmission of HIV, uncovering a potential strategy for protecting women from acquisition of the virus.

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