The bacterial flora of ileostomy and transverse colostomy effluents and fecal flora were compared. Aerobes were present in similar numbers in all these types of specimens. On the other hand, anaerobic ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Key Takeaways A healthy balance of lactobacillus bacteria in the vagina helps protect against infections.Risk factors for imbalanced vaginal flora include ...

Vaginal flora are healthy bacteria that help prevent vaginal infections. Maintaining a suitable pH balance is essential for protecting vaginal flora. Avoiding douching and following a varied and ...