Altered perineal microbiome is associated with vulvovaginitis and urinary tract infection in preadolescent girls
Conclusions:
Vulvovaginitis may cause UTIs by altering the perineal biome such that there is increased colonization of uropathogens.
Source: Therapeutic Advances in Urology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Gorbachinsky, I., Sherertz, R., Russell, G., Krane, L. S., Hodges, S. J. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research
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