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 - True/False - Page 597: 1

Answer

False

Work Step by Step

The skin surface is inhabited by many organisms that form the normal flora of the skin. These organisms are responsible for producing organic acid that lowers the pH of the skin, making it inhospitable for harmful microorganisms. So, vigorous washing of the skin might decrease the number of microbes but it can never completely eliminate them.
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