Normal flora bacteria often become pathogenic when they gain access to the body.

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Normal flora bacteria are usually harmless when they remain in their natural environment, but they can become pathogenic if they gain access to other areas of the body, such as through a wound or weakened immune system. This is why good hygiene practices and appropriate use of antibiotics are important in preventing infections caused by normally non-pathogenic bacteria.

Normal Flora Bacteria Often Become Pathogenic When They Gain Access