Lactobacillus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lactobacillus |
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Lactobacillaceae
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Lactobacillus
Beijerinck 1901
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L. acidophilus |
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Lactobacillus is a genus of bacteria. Most Lactobacillus species are non-spore-forming and ferment glucose into lactose. This genus also contains several bacteria that make up part of the natural flora of the human vagina.
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