Penile microbiome in histopathologically confirmed lichen sclerosus: a comparative study of urethral and preputial swabs
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DOI: 10.1007/s00345-025-06023-3
Abstract: The study examines the microbial compositions of patients with lichen sclerosus (LS) compared to control group, and individuals with other penile conditions. The aim is to address the critical question regarding the etiology of penile… read more here.
Keywords: lichen sclerosus; group; penile microbiome; study ... See more keywords
Longitudinal Changes in the Composition of the Penile Microbiome Are Associated With Circumcision Status, HIV and HSV-2 Status, Sexual Practices, and Female Partner Microbiome Composition
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.916437
Abstract: Background Penile microbiome composition has been associated with HSV-2 and HIV in men and with bacterial vaginosis (BV) and HSV-2 in female sex partners. This study sought to 1) characterize penile microbiome composition over a… read more here.
Keywords: circumcision status; microbiome composition; penile microbiome; status ... See more keywords