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Charlene Africa

Country of origin: South Africa Currently in: South Africa, Plumstead, Cape Town General field of specialization: Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
Academic Background

Degrees

1992 Doctorate Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
1987 Master Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences
Research and Profession

Current Research Activities

Biological Systems and Organisms

researching female endogenous infections such as pregnancy gingivitis and bacterial vaginosis and their influence on adverse pregnancy outcomes. I am investigating the factors involved in the conversion of a normal healthy oral and vaginal microbiome to an opportunistic and pathogenic microbiome which may threaten both mother and infant.

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