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Distinct cutaneous bacterial assemblages in a sampling of South American Amerindians and US residents
16 Aug 2012
Abstract excerpt
The human skin harbors complex bacterial communities. Prior studies showing high inter-individual variation focused on subjects from developed countries. We therefore compared cutaneous bacterial communities of Amerindians in the Venezuelan Amazon with subjects in the United States. Forearm skin specimens were studied from healthy Amerindians in Platanillal village in Amazonas State, and from healthy persons in...
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