I&I Flashcards
Underlying health conditions that can be affected by endogenous bacteria.
Diabetes, lung conditions, HIV, heart, disease and cancer.
Etiological agents that affect the underlying health conditions.
Staphylococcus aureus, E. coli, staphylococcus mutans, clostridium difficile.
Treatment factors for people with underlying health conditions.
Chemotherapy, radiation, surgical procedures
What is Microbiome?
Community of negative bacteria to live in and on the human body.
Where are Microbiome found?
Skin (staphylococcus epidermis) gastrointestinal tract (staphylococci and E. coli), genital urinary tract (staphylococcus species), nasal pharynx (Staphylococcus aureus), oropharynx (streptococcus pyogenes) and oral cavity (Streptococcus mutans)
Benefits of Microbiome
Protection against pathogens synthesis of vitamins, immune system development, promotion of fat storage, modulation of central nervous system.
Where do Microbiome not live?
Lungs, eyes, brain, liver, kidneys, or circulatory system.