Which of the following bacterial genera includes species that protect areas of the body such as the intestinal tract and the vagina from invasion by pathogens?

A. Staphylococcus
B. Listeria
C. Lactobacillus
D. Mycobacterium
E. Corynebacterium


Answer: C

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