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Before and after graphs illustrating sample total bacterial mass in immediately processed samples (fresh) compared to samples frozen for 2–4 weeks at −20 °C before being processed (frozen). (A) Tampon samples processed immediately versus tampon samples processed following freezing. (B) LVS samples processed immediately versus LVS samples processed following freezing.
