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.
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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.
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Normal Genitourinary Microbiota
The vaginal microflora consist mostly of various lactobacillus species.