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Effect of mixed communities on growth rates of Gardnerella subgroups. The growth rates of subgroups A, B, and C decreased with an increasing number of competitors indicating competition (A–C). In contrast, the growth rate of subgroup D increased with an increasing number of competitors indicating facilitation (D). Each community was allowed to interact and grow over a period of 48 h.
