Population genetic analysis of Propionibacterium acnes identifies a subpopulation and epidemic clones associated with acne.
The involvement of Propionibacterium acnes in the pathogenesis of acne is controversial, mainly owing to its dominance as an inhabitant of healthy skin. This study tested the hypothesis that specific evolutionary lineages of the species are associated with acne while others are compatible with healt...
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2010
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/27e84a09f5684ac0afc0f364058d5f90 |
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