Communication between kingdoms: the micro-organisms that live on the human body
November 3, 2013 |
From the point of view of a micro-organism, the human body is a prime piece of real estate. For those bacteria and fungi that can avoid or fight off the immune systems, a human provides a whole range of moist, nutrient-filled little spaces in which to live. Some of these micro-organisms are harmless, growing and thriving within their niche without harming or disrupting the body they live within. Others are harmful, actively attacking the surrounding human cells in order to uptake nutrients. Many are opportunistic, mostly harmless, but with the potential to become deadly if the immune system is compromised in any way./.../
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