Distinct Virome and Bacteriome Profiles of Term and Preterm Placentas from African, Asian and European Women
Khondoker M. Akram, Mustafizur Rahman, Tahsin Khan, Emmanuel Amabebe, Nadia M. Ikumi, Muntasir Alam, Shafina Jahan, Ally Oosthuizen, Cara Mahon, Skye Barker, Helen Hipperson, Marta Cecilia Cohen, Mushi J. Matjila, Dilly O. C. Anumba
The paper analyzes virome and bacteriome profiles in term and preterm placentas from African, Asian, and European women to explore associations with spontaneous preterm birth.
bioRxiv · Dec 12, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology