Microbial competition:
A)explains diseases from microbes that occur after antibiotic treatment
B)encompasses both direct and indirect harm to the host
C)explains why some bacteria are harmless in one site but turn pathogenic in another
D)is beneficial when commensal bacteria prevent pathogens from colonizing

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Microbial competition can be beneficial when commensal bacteria prevent pathogens from colonizing the host. This is known as colonization resistance, which is an example of indirect harm or competition.

Microbial Competition