Lactobacillus in the Female Reproductive Tract _______

Question

Lactobacillus in the female reproductive tract _______.
A) is protective
B) is the causative agent in common yeast infections
C) can lead to pelvic inﬂammatory disease
D) is indicative of underlying infection
E) can contribute to STIs

Accepted Answer

Lactobacillus in the female reproductive tract plays a crucial role in maintaining the vaginal microbiome's health by producing lactic acid, which helps keep the environment acidic, inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria and thus providing a protective effect.