The microbiome of the upper female reproductive tract


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Many researchers have shown the relationship of different microbial communities to the human health status. The microorganisms that inhabit the upper and lower genital tract play a substantial role not only in dysbiotic states, but can also affect the success of conception and pregnancy. In addition, microbial associations were isolated from loci, such as the placenta, breast, uterus, fallopian tubes, which were previously considered sterile, by affecting the women’s health status. It is through the microbiome that a set of prenatal, postnatal, and intrapartum factors together with medical interventions and environmental factors influences the early childhood of the offspring and the health state in adulthood.

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Viktoriya V. Barinova

Rostov State Medical University; OOO «Professor Bushtyreva's Clinic»

Email: victoria-barinova@yandex.ru

Natalya B. Kuznetsova

Rostov State Medical University; OOO «Professor Bushtyreva's Clinic»

Email: lauranb@inbox.ru

Irina O. Bushtyreva

OOO «Professor Bushtyreva's Clinic»

Email: kio4@mail.ru

Kristina M. Sokolova

OOO «Professor Bushtyreva's Clinic»

Email: kris.vasilega20l4@yandex.ru

Dmitry E. Polev

«Serbalab» Medical Genetics Center

Email: vdudurich@cerbalab.ru

Vasilisa V. Dudurich

«Serbalab» Medical Genetics Center

Email: vdudurich@cerbalab.ru

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