Why is it inaccurate to describe every microbe on a person as an enemy?
Answer & explanation
Their effects vary with organism and context.
A microbial community is not a single organism with one effect. Location and host conditions matter. Recognizing beneficial or neutral roles does not imply that every microbe is safe everywhere.
The Body
Chapter 3 · Microbial You
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