Brock Biology of Microorganisms (15th Edition)
15th Edition
ISBN: 9780134261928
Author: Michael T. Madigan, Kelly S. Bender, Daniel H. Buckley, W. Matthew Sattley, David A. Stahl
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24.10, Problem 1CR
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Human microbiome consists of all the microorganisms present in the entire human body. Every organ present in the human body consists of its own microbiota and any disturbance in them is associated with the cause of disease. For example, the loss of beneficial microflora present in the intestine due to intake of antibiotics is related to the cause of Clostridium difficile infection in intestines. The main symptoms of the infection are recurrent diarrhea, inflammation in colon, and abdominal cramps.
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