The human immune system works to keep commensal bacteria in check rather than actively ridding the body of them, because these bacteria occupy space on the skin or digestive tract, which limits the opportunity for more harmful bacteria to colonize.

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  Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

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• Parts of the Immune System | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia www.chop.edu Children's Hospital of Philadelphia via serper

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• skin concept