Which of the Following Members of the Normal Microbiota Inhibit

Question

Which of the following members of the normal microbiota inhibit the growth of Candida albicans?
A) E. coli
B) Lactobacillus species
C) Staphylococci species
D) Propionibacterium species
E) All of the answer choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Lactobacillus species, commonly found in the vaginal microbiota in females, have been shown to inhibit the growth of Candida albicans, a fungal pathogen that can cause vaginal yeast infections. The other members of the normal microbiota listed (E. coli, Staphylococci species, and Propionibacterium species) do not have a known inhibitory effect on C. albicans.