What are examples of good bacteria?
Since the discovery of microorganisms as the cause of diseases in the 19th century, bacteria and other microorganisms have been seen mostly as something to be eradicated. As science progressed in the 20th and 21st centuries, it was learned that interactions between humans and microorganisms are complex and some bacteria can be beneficial.Lactobacillus Jensenii and Lactobacillus Sakei.A naturally occurring vaginal bacteria called Lactobacillus jensenii produces hydrogen peroxide and helps inhibit the growth of bacterial vaginosis. Lactobacillus sakei produces antimicrobial peptides that inhibits the growth of other bacteria that can grow on meat and spoil it, thus preventing the spoilage of meat.Streptococcus Salivariu and Lactobacillus delbrueckiiStreptococcus salivariu and Lactobacillus delbrueckii are the most common bacteria used to make yogurt.Granulobacter BethesdensisGranulobacter bethesdensis is used to make vinegar and wine.Acetobacter DiazotrophicusAcetobacter diazotrophicus l