,A)What is Normal Flora ?
These are mixture of microorganisms
regularly found at any anatomical site on
/within the body of a healthy person.
Some of these microorganisms are found in
association with humans / animals only.
Others are found in the environment as well.
,Normal flora types
Resident vs. Transient
Resident populations
(normal flora, microbiota, indigenous
microbial population, microflora,
microbial flora)
Vast majority of normal flora are
bacteria.
Internal tissues normally sterile
, Resident flora
Resident flora: If disturbed, it promptly
reestablishes itself/ microorganisms may
colonize, proliferate and produce disease
More important
These are mixture of microorganisms
regularly found at any anatomical site on
/within the body of a healthy person.
Some of these microorganisms are found in
association with humans / animals only.
Others are found in the environment as well.
,Normal flora types
Resident vs. Transient
Resident populations
(normal flora, microbiota, indigenous
microbial population, microflora,
microbial flora)
Vast majority of normal flora are
bacteria.
Internal tissues normally sterile
, Resident flora
Resident flora: If disturbed, it promptly
reestablishes itself/ microorganisms may
colonize, proliferate and produce disease
More important
