NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -The normal flora prevent colonization by pathogens by competing for attachment sites or for essential nutrients. This is thought to be their most important beneficial effect, which has been demonstrated in the oral cavity, the intestine, the skin, and the vaginal epithelium.

Detailed explanation-2: -Even though most elements of the normal microbial flora inhabiting the human skin, nails, eyes, oropharynx, genitalia, and gastrointestinal tract are harmless in healthy individuals, these organisms frequently cause disease in compromised hosts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Role of normal flora: Prevent attachment and penetration of pathogenic microorganisms: Normal flora prevent attachment and penetration of pathogenic microorganism through skin and other tissue as they occupy the area.