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Vaginal Microbiome and Preterm Birth in Pregnant Indian Women

2026-02-24 obstetrics and gynecology Title + abstract only
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ObjectivePreterm birth (PTB) is a leading cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide, with India alone contributing nearly 27% of the global PTB burden. Although alterations in the vaginal microbiome have been implicated in PTB, its association in the Indian context is underexplored. This study aimed to investigate the association of vaginal microbiome and PTB in Indian women at the time of delivery. Study designThe vaginal swabs were collected at the time of delivery from 72 women (31...

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