Clustering Analysis of the Multi-Microbial Consortium by Species Against Vaginal Dysbiosis Among Ecuadorian Women.

The vaginal microbiota plays vital protection in women. This probiotic activity is caused not only by individual species but also by its multi-microbial interaction. However, the probiotic activity promoted by multi-microbial consortia is still unknown.

Determination of the Microbial and Chemical Loads in Rivers from the Quito Capital Province of Ecuador (Pichincha)-A Preliminary Analysis of Microbial and Chemical Quality of the Main Rivers.

Contamination of natural water sources is one of the main health problems worldwide, which could be caused by chemicals, metals, or microbial agents. This study aimed to analyze the quality of 18 rivers located in Quito, the capital province of Pichincha, Ecuador, through physico-chemical and microbial parameters. The and total coliforms assessments were performed by a counting procedure in growth media.