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Torulopsis glabrata may be normal flora of:

-Stool
-Vagina
-Throat
-All of the above
-Stool and throat

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Torulopsis glabrata, now known as Candida glabrata, is part of the normal flora in various body sites, including the 'stool', 'vagina', and 'throat', thus 'All of the above' is the correct answer to where it may be a normal inhabitant.

Step-by-step explanation:

Torulopsis glabrata, now known as Candida glabrata, is a yeast that can be part of the normal flora of various anatomical sites. In particular, Candida spp. are typically present in the normal microbiota in the body, including the skin, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and female urogenital system. Disruptions in the normal microbiota can lead to overgrowth and infection such as vaginal candidiasis caused by an overgrowth of Candida.

In healthy individuals, T. glabrata (C. glabrata) can be present without causing disease, but it may cause infections when the balance of normal flora is disrupted, for instance, in patients with weakened immune systems or after the use of antibiotics. Considering the body sites mentioned in the question, Torulopsis glabrata may be normal flora of the 'stool', 'vagina', and 'throat'; therefore, the correct answer would be 'All of the above'.

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