Mucosal Microbes Mitigate Maladies

Publication date: 17 January 2017
Source:Immunity, Volume 46, Issue 1
Author(s): Ivan Vujkovic-Cvijin, Steven G. Deeks
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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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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