ELi5 Why are assholes not festering?

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I’m just curious why are assholes which is constantly exposed to germs is not causing any infections or at least getting irritation from being constantly exposed to shit which is dirty.

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So, our entire digestive system is technically the “outside” of out bodies. Our immune system keeps most little breaches that might happen under control. There also a healthy supply of “good” bacteria inside of us, that usually helps keep “bad” bacteria from taking hold.

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