Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 10R
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An anaerobic gram positive bacillus found on the skin. This bacterium causes skin infections which are often treated with retinoid or benzoyl peroxide.

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Propionibacterium acnesis a gram positive anaerobic rod shaped bacterium which is the common cause of acne. Some of the other infections caused by this bacterium include blepharitis and endophthalmitis.

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