Medycyna Wet. 66 (6), 383-388, 2010
| Śliwa – Dominiak J., Deptuła W. |
| Commensal microbes in mammals – selected facts |
| The paper presents selected facts concerning the role of commensal microorganisms in mammals. The significance of these microorganisms, found on the skin, in the gastrointestinal tract and the respiratory system, has been described. Both the positive and negative consequences of their presence in mammals have been discussed. |
| Key words: commensal, mammals, skin, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract |