Relationship of Specific Bacteria in the Cervical and Vaginal Microbiotas With Cervicitis.

Publication Type:

Journal Article

Authors:

Gorgos, Linda M; Sycuro, Laura K; Srinivasan, Sujatha; Fiedler, Tina L; Morgan, Martin T; Balkus, Jennifer E; McClelland, R Scott; Fredricks, David N; Marrazzo, Jeanne M

Source:

Sexually transmitted diseases, Volume 42, Issue 9, p.475-81 (2015)

Keywords:

Genomics Core Facility

Abstract:

Cervicitis is an inflammatory condition of the cervix associated with upper genital tract infection and reproductive complications. Although cervicitis can be caused by several known pathogens, the etiology frequently remains obscure. Here we investigate vaginal bacteria associated with bacterial vaginosis as potential causes of cervicitis.