The bacteria that normally live on the mucous membranes of the digestive tract and vagina provide protection against infection with harmful disease-producing microorganisms.

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These bacteria, known as normal flora or microbiota, compete with harmful pathogens for nutrients and space, and some produce substances that inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, thus providing protection against infections.

The Bacteria That Normally Live on the Mucous Membranes of the Digestive