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How do normal flora help minimize bacterial infections of the skin?

2007-12-04 08:58:27 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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The intact skin is a good barrier for most bacteria. As long as good hygiene is practiced, there is little chance for bacterial infection. Acne is caused by over-secretion of oil.

2007-12-04 09:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Normal flora substantially influences the well-being of the host by protecting us from dangerous pathogens by increasing the amount of organisms needed to cause an infection.

2007-12-04 09:28:55 · answer #2 · answered by MOJADA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋