How do lactobacilli limit infections in the vagina? Select all that apply. (NCLEX/HESI/TEAS)
a. They competitively exclude potential pathogens.
b. They make hydrogen peroxide.
c. They ferment fructose to make lactic acid.
d. They lower the vaginal pH, which limits pathogen growth.
e. They increase the rate of vaginal mucus secretion.