Living with Cat and Dog Increases Vaginal Colonization with E. coli in Pregnant Women
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- Living with Cat and Dog Increases Vaginal Colonizationwith E. coli in Pregnant Women
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Furred pets in the household are known reservoirs for pathogenic bacteria, but it is not known if transmission of bacteria between pet and owner leads to significantly increased rate of infections. We studied whether cats and dogs living in the household of pregnant women affect the commensal vaginal flora, and furthermore the need for oral antibiotics and rate of urinary tract infections during pregnancy.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e46226 |
Journal | P L o S One |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 9 |
Number of pages | 6 |
ISSN | 1932-6203 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
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