Epinecidin-1: A marine fish antimicrobial peptide with therapeutic potential against Trichomonas vaginalis infection in mice
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DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2018.12.004
Abstract: HIGHLIGHTSThe synthetic fish Epinecidin‐1 (Epi‐1), acts against T. vaginalis both in vitro and in vivo.After one week, the T. vaginalis content was effectively decreased in Epi‐1 treated mice.Epi‐1 is a strong candidate for development as… read more here.
Keywords: infection; mice; trichomonas vaginalis; vaginalis ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Correlates of Trichomonas vaginalis Infection Among Men and Women in the United States
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciy079
Abstract: Background The epidemiology of Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infection in the United States is poorly defined. Methods Males and females aged 18-59 years who participated in the 2013-2014 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and provided… read more here.
Keywords: infection among; infection; prevalence; united states ... See more keywords
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus Lcr35 Stimulates Epithelial Vaginal Defenses upon Gardnerella vaginalis Infection
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DOI: 10.1128/iai.00309-22
Abstract: Dysbiosis of the vaginal microbiome as a result of overgrowth of anaerobic bacteria, such as Gardnerella vaginalis, and low levels of “healthy” lactobacilli leads to bacterial vaginosis (BV), usually associated with a low-grade inflammatory process.… read more here.
Keywords: gardnerella vaginalis; infection; vaginalis infection; vaginalis ... See more keywords
Prevalence and risk factors for Trichomonas vaginalis infection among adults in the U.S., 2013–2014
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0234704
Abstract: Objective Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) infection is common, curable, and associated with significant reproductive morbidity and risk for HIV infection. This analysis updates estimates of the prevalence of asymptomatic TV infection, and its associated risk factors,… read more here.
Keywords: risk; 2013 2014; infection; risk factors ... See more keywords