Which of the Following Colonize the Vagina During Childbearing Years

Question

Which of the following colonize the vagina during childbearing years?
A) Clostridium
B) Streptococci
C) Enterobacter
D) Lactobacilli
E) Clostridium AND lactobacilli

Accepted Answer

Lactobacilli are the main colonizers of the vagina during childbearing years. They produce lactic acid which maintains a low pH in the vagina, creating an environment that is hostile to pathogenic bacteria. Clostridium and Enterobacter are not typically found in the vaginal microbiota, and while Streptococci can be present, they are not the main colonizers.