From which of the following body sites would you expect to isolate Staphylococcus, Propionibacterium, Streptococcus and Corynebacterium as the primary colonizing microbiota?  

A. Stomach
B. Deep gum regions
C. Small intestine
D. Skin 


Answer: D

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