Abstract:The human microbiome is the term used for collective combinations of microorganismspresent in the human body as a safeguard against contaminations,infections etc. According to type and location of secretions, the humanmicrobiome helps to protect us from diseases by switching on the respectiveimmune system (Passive or active). The present article is an attempt to makethe readers aware about the natural flora of human body, their role into theprotection of human body from opportunistic infections. The article ha… Show more
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