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Updated understanding of Staphylococcus aureus in atopic dermatitis: From virulence factors to commensals and clonal complexes
22 Jul 2021
Abstract excerpt
Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory dermatosis that has multiple contributing factors including genetic, immunologic and environmental. Staphylococcus aureus (SA) has long been associated with exacerbation of AD. SA produces many virulence factors that interact with the human skin and immune system. These superantigens and toxins have been shown to contribute to adhesion, inflammation and skin barrier...
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