Gardnerella vaginalis-binding IgA in the urethra of sexually experienced males

Gardnerella vaginalis-binding IgA in the urethra of sexually experienced males

Abstract Background Genital inflammation increases HIV susceptibility and is associated with the density of pro-inflammatory anaerobes in the vagina and coronal sulcus. The penile urethra is a critical site of HIV acquisition, although correlates of urethral HIV acquisition are largely unknown. Whil...

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Main Authors: Rachel Liu, R. M. Galiwango, Daniel Park, Sanja Huibner, Maliha Aziz, Aggrey Anok, James Nnamutete, Yahaya Isbirye, John Bosco Wasswa, Deo Male, Godfrey Kigozi, Aaron A. R. Tobian, Jessica L. Prodger, Cindy Liu, Bryan Coburn, Rupert Kaul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:Microbiome
Subjects:
Genital microbiome
Genital immunology
Male genital tract
Mucosal antibodies
Urethral microbiome
Urethral secretions
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40168-024-02007-4
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