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What is commensal perineal flora?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Common bacteria: Inhabiting the area without causing damage or bringing benefits. Not something that will need to be treated or eliminated, nor believed to cause you symptoms.

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Answered 10/30/2020

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