A variety of microorganisms live as symbionts in the human digestive tract. What Determines whether their relationship with the human is parasitic or mutualistic

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Wound infections

A wound is damaged or breaks in the surface of the skin. The wound is divided into two types, they are acute wound that includes minor cuts, laceration, bites, etc, and chronic wounds that can become slow to heal including ulcers on the legs and feet. Redness, pain, and swelling are signs of a wound.