MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
MICROBIOLOGY W/ACCESS
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781266808685
Author: Cowan
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 18, Problem 2CTQ
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The way in which normal biota of the skin contributes to protection from pathogens at this portal of entry.

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The human body is occupied with various nonpathogenic normal microflora which prevents the entry of pathogenic microbes. The nonpathogenic strain of microorganisms present in the human body is called as normal microflora. Skin biota is able to survive under dry and salty conditions.

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