Microbial Inhabitants of Humans

by Michael Wilson and Michael Wilson

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Microbial communities (normal indigenous microbiota) inhabit those regions of the human body that are exposed to the external environment, including the skin, eyes, oral cavity and the respiratory, urinary, reproductive and gastrointestinal tracts. Consequently, the key anatomical and physiological characteristics of each body site are described throughout this book to reveal why particular organisms are able to colonize an anatomical region. The crucial roles of the indigenous microbiota in protecting against exogenous pathogens, regulating the development of our immune system and mucosae, and providing nutrients are also discussed.

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0521841585

ISBN13:9780521841580

Release Date:November 2004

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Length:476 Pages

Weight:2.62 lbs.

Dimensions:1.2" x 7.2" x 10.3"

Related Subjects

Basic Sciences Biology Biology & Life Sciences Communicable Diseases Infectious Disease Internal Medicine Medical Medical Books Medicine Microbiology

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