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Analysis of distribution patterns of<i>Propionibacterium acnes</i>phylotypes and<i>Peptostreptococcus</i>species from acne lesions
25 Jun 2013
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BACKGROUND: The precise roles of Propionibacterium acnes and other anaerobic bacteria in the pathogenesis of acne are still unclear. Recent studies have shown that P. acnes can be further classified into several phylotypes with distinct phenotypes and virulence. Their distribution patterns in acne lesions have rarely been demonstrated. OBJECTIVES: To analyse distribution patterns of P. acnes phylotypes and...
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