Evidence from a broad-range PNA probe links several <i>Prevotella</i> species to bacterial vaginosis

Our findings suggest that the involvement of <i>Prevotella</i> spp. in BV extends beyond <i>P. bivia</i>, implicating a wider range of species which could be present in the polymicrobial BV biofilm. The broader specificity of this new <i>Prevotella</i> spp. probe provides a valuable tool for future research on the vaginal microbiome and the pathogenesis of BV.