Interplay between Staphylococcus aureus and the vaginal microbiota

Trends Microbiol. 2024 Jan 4:S0966-842X(23)00340-2. doi: 10.1016/j.tim.2023.12.005. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTStaphylococcus aureus is a proficient colonizer and opportunistic pathogen which can lead to vaginal dysbiosis, aerobic vaginitis, or life-threatening menstrual toxic shock syndrome. Here we explore the complex but underappreciated interactions that S. aureus may impose on the vaginal environment leading to additional disease outcomes.PMID:38182522 | DOI:10.1016/j.tim.2023.12.005

Source: Trends in Microbiology - January 5, 2024 Category: Microbiology Authors: Carla S Maduta Stephen W Tuffs John K McCormick Karine Dufresne Source Type: research