Encyclopedia: Vaginal Flora
The human vaginal region has a higher concentration of bacteria, than any other part of the body, save the colon.The bacteria of the vaginal flora were discovered by the gynecologist Albert Döderlein in 1892. Primarily, these bacteria consist of lactobacilli,and are collectively referred to as the vaginal flora. The amount and type of bacteria present have significant implications for a woman's overall health. These bacteria and the lactic acid they...
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