Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Microbiome or the normal microbiota are those microbes that reside in the human body and do not cause any harm. They have a commensal relation with their host. But in some situations, they may cause severe infections.

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