The Role of Escherichia Coli in Reproductive Health: State of the Art

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Journal Res Microbiol

Publisher Elsevier

Specialty Microbiology

Date 2017 Mar 1

PMID 28242352

Citations 17

Authors

Piet Cools

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Abstract

Escherichia coli is a well-known commensal of the normal intestinal microbiome that can also colonize the vaginal microbiome, usually without symptoms. However, E. coli can also be a highly virulent and frequently deadly pathogen. In this review, I will discuss the role E. coli has in reproductive health and disease.

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