Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 19 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds - Questions For Review - Fill in the Blanks - Page 597: 1

Answer

microbiota

Work Step by Step

Different types of normal microbiota are living on the hair follicles, skin surface and sweat ducts. They include bacteria (Staphylococcus and Diphtheroids), virus and fungi. They play an important role in hormonal and immunologic homeostasis of their host.
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