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Microb Biotechnol July 2023 PMID 37042412

Fighting polymicrobial biofilms in bacterial vaginosis.

Lúcia G V Sousa, Sofia A Pereira, Nuno Cerca

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Peak: 6 in Apr 2023
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Apr 2023 – Jun 2025

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What people are saying

The overall tone suggests strong agreement and high interest in the research's implications, supported by statements like 'Good news' and 'Check out to learn more,' which emphasize enthusiasm. Furthermore, references to 'biofilms' and 'treatment failure' reflect deep engagement, while comments about 'novel strategies' and citations hint at potential shifts in BV management practices.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussion posts acknowledge the significance of polymicrobial biofilms in BV and support the importance of new strategies to address treatment challenges.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, often highlighting the novelty of research and potential clinical implications, evident in phrases like 'good news' and 'excited to learn more.'

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference specific concepts such as biofilm impact on treatment failure and mention emerging strategies, indicating active engagement with the subject matter.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest the article could influence scientific understanding and clinical approaches, especially with mentions of 'novel strategies' and 'treatment alternatives.'

Abstract in brief

  • Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition characterized by an imbalance in the vaginal microbiota, where harmful bacteria outgrow beneficial Lactobacillus species, often forming a polymicrobial biofilm that complicates treatment.
  • Traditional treatments using broad-spectrum antibiotics like metronidazole and clindamycin often result in high recurrence rates, partly due to the biofilm and resistant species, leading to treatment failure.
  • Emerging strategies such as probiotics, prebiotics, antiseptics, plant-based products, and vaginal microbiota transplantation show promise for improving BV treatment outcomes, although many are still in early development stages.
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Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

ONE HEALTH. Did you know that polymicrobial biofilms play a role in microbial vaginosis? Sousa et al recently published a minireview that includes novel strategies to combat these infections. Check out ➡️ https://t.co/yJuszcV4Yj to learn more. https://t.co/J0UpkaEMB7

May 10, 2023 · 26 likes · 9 shares · 2,519 followers View post →
Microbiome Articles
@microbe_article · X

Fighting polymicrobial biofilms in bacterial vaginosis. - Sousa LGV et al. - https://t.co/QFz3u4EZYd #microbiome

Apr 12, 2023 · 3 likes · 7,150 followers View post →
AMI_SMI
@AMI_SMIJournal · X

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of discharge & is associated with other health consequences. The latest in @MicrobialBiote1 examines the #polymicrobial nature of BV in treatment & explores treatment alternatives https://t.co/rfNzdC7sJp #SDG3 #WomensHealth

Apr 28, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 556 followers View post →
Lúcia Sousa
@_sousalucia · X

Good news! My article received enough citations to be a Top Cited Article

Mar 19, 2025 · 2 likes · 27 followers View post →
Lúcia Sousa
@_sousalucia · X

How do biofilms impact the treatment in BV? In this review, we studied the role of polymicrobial biofilms in treatment failure and explored a few alternatives for treatment. https://t.co/cNDvWKHB5S

Apr 14, 2023 · 1 like · 27 followers View post →
Dr Richard Palmquist
@DrRPalmquist · X

Review Fighting polymicrobial biofilms in bacterial vaginosis Lúcia G V Sousa et al. Microb Biotechnol. 2023 Jul. https://t.co/PYX9UXszGV

Jun 3, 2025 · 4,745 followers View post →

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Dr Richard Palmquist
@DrRPalmquist · X

Review Fighting polymicrobial biofilms in bacterial vaginosis Lúcia G V Sousa et al. Microb Biotechnol. 2023 Jul. https://t.co/PYX9UXszGV

Jun 3, 2025 · 4,745 followers View post →
Lúcia Sousa
@_sousalucia · X

Good news! My article received enough citations to be a Top Cited Article

Mar 19, 2025 · 2 likes · 27 followers View post →
juan luis ramos
@ramoslabgranada · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: ONE HEALTH. Did you know that polymicrobial biofilms play a role in microbial vaginosis? Sousa et al recently publishe…

May 10, 2023 · 9 shares · 405 followers View post →
Laura Tomas
@proteolaura · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: ONE HEALTH. Did you know that polymicrobial biofilms play a role in microbial vaginosis? Sousa et al recently publishe…

May 10, 2023 · 9 shares · 222 followers View post →
GalaxyMoon
@MoonSkyCloud · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: ONE HEALTH. Did you know that polymicrobial biofilms play a role in microbial vaginosis? Sousa et al recently publishe…

May 10, 2023 · 9 shares · 91 followers View post →
Patricia Bernal
@pbernal209 · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: ONE HEALTH. Did you know that polymicrobial biofilms play a role in microbial vaginosis? Sousa et al recently publishe…

May 10, 2023 · 9 shares · 1,179 followers View post →
Atman Das marinebiodrugs@gmail.com
@atmbiopro · X

RT @MicrobialBiote1: ONE HEALTH. Did you know that polymicrobial biofilms play a role in microbial vaginosis? Sousa et al recently publishe…

May 10, 2023 · 9 shares · 4,004 followers View post →
Microbial Biotechnology (MBT)
@MicrobialBiote1 · X

ONE HEALTH. Did you know that polymicrobial biofilms play a role in microbial vaginosis? Sousa et al recently published a minireview that includes novel strategies to combat these infections. Check out ➡️ https://t.co/yJuszcV4Yj to learn more. https://t.co/J0UpkaEMB7

May 10, 2023 · 26 likes · 9 shares · 2,519 followers View post →
Lucy Harper (she/her/hers)
@lucyharper · X

RT @AMI_SMIJournal: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of discharge & is associated with other health consequences. The late…

Apr 28, 2023 · 1 share · 1,140 followers View post →
AMI_SMI
@AMI_SMIJournal · X

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is the most common cause of discharge & is associated with other health consequences. The latest in @MicrobialBiote1 examines the #polymicrobial nature of BV in treatment & explores treatment alternatives https://t.co/rfNzdC7sJp #SDG3 #WomensHealth

Apr 28, 2023 · 3 likes · 1 share · 556 followers View post →
Lúcia Sousa
@_sousalucia · X

How do biofilms impact the treatment in BV? In this review, we studied the role of polymicrobial biofilms in treatment failure and explored a few alternatives for treatment. https://t.co/cNDvWKHB5S

Apr 14, 2023 · 1 like · 27 followers View post →
CamGlycoscience
@camglyco · X

Fighting polymicrobial biofilms in bacterial vaginosis https://t.co/uh7iXpJLot

Apr 12, 2023 · 697 followers View post →
Microbiome Articles
@microbe_article · X

Fighting polymicrobial biofilms in bacterial vaginosis. - Sousa LGV et al. - https://t.co/QFz3u4EZYd #microbiome

Apr 12, 2023 · 3 likes · 7,150 followers View post →
Phage Papers
@Phage_Papers · X

Fighting polymicrobial biofilms in bacterial vaginosis https://t.co/8m0XI2atzx

Apr 12, 2023 · 646 followers View post →