• Routes of infection are usually fecal-oral
  • The gut is full of microbial flora
    • Protects against colonization of pathogens
    • Breaks down indigestible food elements = symbiosis
    • Disruption of the natural microbial flora will lead to recurrent infections

Pathogenic agents

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