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Does usual flora mean normal flora?
Yes, usual flora, normal flora, and typical flora are all normal results.
Bacteria which are part of the normal flora may cause disease when the immune system is compromised This ailment is called an?
infectious disease i think
What is another term for normal flora?
Another term for normal flora is indigenous microbiota or resident flora.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of normal flora of the vagina?
Flora exists in various parts of the human body, in both men and women. Vaginal flora, or microbiome, in normal levels has no disadvantage. It helps the vagina stay "normal", clean and healthy.
Why normal flora does not make any problem?
You said that in your answer too. As the flora is normal, there is no harm
What does it mean to have normal oropharyngeal flora present in your throat?
Having normal oropharyngeal flora present in your throat means that there is a balanced population of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, inhabiting the oropharynx without causing any harm or symptoms of infection. These microorganisms play a crucial role in maintaining the health of the throat by competing with potentially harmful pathogens for nutrients and space, thereby helping to prevent infections. Disruptions in the normal flora can lead to overgrowth of harmful bacteria, potentially resulting in infections or other health issues.
What causes no normal flora in stools?
The absence of normal flora in stools can be caused by several factors, including antibiotic use, which disrupts the balance of gut bacteria, and certain medical conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease or immunodeficiency disorders. A lack of dietary fiber can also impact the diversity of gut microbiota. Additionally, malabsorption syndromes or prolonged fasting may reduce the presence of normal flora in the intestines.
How can normal flora be a barrier to entry?
Normal flora can be a barrier to entry in several ways. The living bacteria that lives in our bodies wants to stay living there. If another organisim comes along it is going to protect it's territory, so to speak. They have defensive mechanisims to prevent other bacterial intruders from gaining entry to the body.
What is the value of skin flora?
In general, your "normal" skin flora protect you from "rogue" flora which might do you harm.
Is virus a normal flora?
yes
Where part of the body has no normal flora?
The brain and spinal cord have no normal flora, as they are considered sterile environments in healthy individuals.
Can normal flora become opportunistic pathogens?
Yes, normal microbial flora can become virulent or pathogenic if the conditions are right. On outside of body normal flora is harmless, if it was to be ingested it would take the opportunity to do as much damage as possible.
