Section 15
Microbial Diseases of the Digestive System
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Anatomy of the Digestive System
The human gastrointestinal tract refers to the stomach and intestine, and sometimes to all the structures from the mouth to the anus.
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Normal Gastrointestinal Microbiota
Gut flora consist of microorganisms that live in the digestive tracts of animals and are the largest reservoir of human flora.