The genital tract and rectal microbiomes: their role in HIV susceptibility and prevention in women.

Salim S Abdool KarimCheryl BaxterJo-Ann S PassmoreLyle R McKinnonBrent L Williams

Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society (2020)

A better understanding of the composition, structure and function of the microbiome is needed to identify opportunities to alter the vaginal microbiome and prevent BV and reduce the risk of HIV acquisition.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
hiv positive
hiv infected
hiv testing
human immunodeficiency virus
hepatitis c virus
hiv aids
men who have sex with men
polycystic ovary syndrome
rectal cancer
lps induced
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
inflammatory response
insulin resistance
breast cancer risk