Bacteria in the cervix may be key to understanding premature birth

(University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine) Depending on the specific type, bacteria in a woman's vagina and cervix may increase the risk of premature birth or protect against it, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Results of the study provide groundbreaking information that the authors suggest could help physicians learn how to prevent preterm birth, either by eliminating the 'bad' bacteria, or increasing the 'protective' bacteria.

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