BIOS 242 Week 7 Discussion 2: Make the Diagnosis: Nonbacterial Pathogens
Class, we discussed the term microbial antagonism in Unit 2 and have come across many
examples of how it helps us against pathogenic microorganisms. Let's discuss the role of the
intestinal microbiota in the maintenance of health and the many opportunistic pathogens that
cause disease when the delicate balance of normal microbiota in this region of the body is
disturbed.
Class, we discussed the term microbial antagonism in Unit 2 and have come across many
examples of how it helps us against pathogenic microorganisms. Let's discuss the role of the
intestinal microbiota in the maintenance of health and the many opportunistic pathogens that
cause disease when the delicate balance of normal microbiota in this region of the body is
disturbed.
