Acquisition of normal flora

Question 1

uterus is sterile

Answer 1

uterus is sterile

Question 2

vaginal epithelial secretes

Answer 2

glycogen which is fermented by bacteria lactobacillus species (LAB). they produce an acid waste which inhibits growth of other microorganism. some produce H2O2 which helps protect against infection

Question 3

During vaginal birth the baby is inoculated w/

Answer 3

mother’s vaginal flora. the species grow transiently in baby’s GI tract. this is protective

Question 4

baby born by Caesareon section are at increase risk of

Answer 4

colonization of less desirable environmental species