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• Streptococcus mutans
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mouth
produces acids that demineralize enamel |
• Streptococcus pneumonia
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• Nasopharynx
5-40% population colonized at this site; known for its capsule |
• Lactobacillus spp.
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• Vagina
major protection against vaginosis |
• Bacteroides spp.
|
colon
• dominant genus in this site; growth stimulated by bile |
• Staphylococcus epidermidis
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skin
hardy, relatively resistant to desiccation, salt, acid |
• Staphylococcus aureus
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nose
• ~30% population colonized at this site; hardy, relatively resistant to desiccation, salt, acid; produces many toxins |
• Propionibacterium acnes
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• hair follicles, sebaceous glands
• produces propionic acid which contributes to stinky feet |
• Escherichia coli
|
colon
• member of the Enterobacteriaceae; synthesizes vitamin K |
• Clostridium difficile
|
colon
• 2-10% healthy adults colonized, 20-50% hospitalized adults colonized; forms endospores |
• Helicobacter pylori
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stomach
• makes its environment hospitable by raising the pH |
• Candida albicans
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vagina
• budding yeast, overgrowth with oral antibiotics |