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Breaking new ground on vaginal microbiome impact on pregnancy

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With Africa having the highest neonatal mortality rate in the world, vaginal infections, including Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), could have serious implications for women's reproductive health and their pregnancy outcomes. Hence, critical research is needed to better understand the microorganisms present in various vaginal infections, and their role in particular pregnancy outcomes.

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