What are vaginal flora or microbiota?
Q: What are vaginal flora or microbiota?
A: Vaginal flora or microbiota are tiny microorganisms that are part of the healthy reproductive organs in a woman.
Q: How can these microorganisms be seen?
A: These microorgansims can only be seen with a microscope.
Q: What type of organisms make up vaginal flora or microbiota?
A: Vaginal flora or microbiota is made up of bacteria and fungi.
Q: How do normal vaginal microbiota help keep the vagina healthy?
A: Normal vaginal microbiota help keep the vagina healthy by preventing infection caused by other bacteria and stopping pathogens from growing too fast.
Q: What is an example of a good bacteria that helps keep the vagina free from sickness?
A: An example of a good bacteria that helps keep the vagina free from sickness is called Lactobacillus.
Q: Are there any other good bacteria that help to keep the vagina healthy?
A: Yes, some other examples of good bacteria that help to keep the vagina healthy include Peptostreptococcus, Propionibacterium, and Actinomyces.
Q: If someone catches a sexually transmitted disease, what will it do to their vaginal microbiota? A: If someone catches a sexually transmitted disease, it will change their vaginal microbiota and the healthy bacterial cannot stop or cure it.
