Question 9 (2.5 points) If normal flora Escherichia coli cells from your colon enter your urinary tract and cause an infection they are a(n) opportunist normal flora zoonoses true pathogen
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coli) is a type of bacteria that is part of the normal flora in the human colon. This means it usually lives in our bodies without causing any harm. However, if E. coli from the colon enters the urinary tract, it can cause an infection. This is because the Show more…
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