Section 21
Microbial Diseases of the Genitourinary System
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Overview of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
The human reproductive system functions to produce human offspring, with the male providing sperm and the female providing the ovum.
Overview of the Urinary System
The urinary system maintains blood homeostasis by filtering out excess fluid and other substances from the bloodstream and secreting waste.
Normal Genitourinary Microbiota
The vaginal microflora consist mostly of various lactobacillus species.