Which statement, made by a student, is correct regarding the state of the intestinal tract at birth?
A)The intestinal tract is colonized by Escherichia coli.
B)The intestinal tract is sterile.
C)Clostridium welchii is present in but in very small numbers.
D)Streptococcus colonization in the intestinal tract has begun.

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The intestinal tract is sterile at birth but becomes colonized with Escherichia coli, Clostridium welchii, and Streptococcus within a few hours.

Which Statement, Made by a Student, Is Correct Regarding the State