Propionibacterium acnes
A bacteria isolated from normal skin, intestinal contents, wounds, blood, pus, and soft tissue abscesses. It is a common contaminant of clinical specimens, presumably from the skin of patients or attendants.
Year introduced: 1976
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Tree Number(s): B03.510.024.990.600.600, B03.510.460.400.400.600.600.600
MeSH Unique ID: D011425
Registry Number: txid1747
Entry Terms:
- Corynebacterium acnes
- Corynebacterium parvum
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