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What Changes Might Occur in the Vagina If Lactobacilli Were

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What changes might occur in the vagina if lactobacilli were eliminated?

What changes might occur in the vagina if lactobacilli were eliminated?


A) The acidic pH might change to a more neutral (and pathogen-fostering) level.
B) Lactobacilli often produce the hydrogen peroxide. Without it, anaerobic pathogens might cause disease.
C) There would be no change in the health of the woman. Other members of the normal microbiota would replace the lactobacilli, resulting in no overall change.
D) The acidic pH might change to a more neutral (and pathogen-fostering) level AND lactobacilli often produce hydrogen peroxide. Without it, anaerobic pathogens might cause disease.
E) There would be no change in the health of the woman. Other members of the normal microbiota would replace the lactobacilli, resulting in no overall change OR the acidic pH might change to a more neutral (and pathogen-fostering) level.

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