Prescott's Microbiology
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ISBN: 9781260211887
Author: WILLEY, Sandman, Wood
Publisher: McGraw Hill
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Chapter 34.2, Problem 1CC
Summary Introduction
To describe: The roles of bifidobacterium in infants.
Introduction: Bifidobacterium is a Y-shaped, gram-positive bacteria that usually resides in the intestines, mouth, and genital tract of humans. The major functions of bifidobacteria in the human body are to improve digestion and prevent infections by boosting the immune system. This is the reason for them being used as probiotics.
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