Propionibacterium (Cutibacterium) are Gram (+) anaerobic rods that are commensal skin bacteria; their primary manifestation is acne vulgaris, treated topically with benzoyl peroxide.
Propionibacterium (Cutibacterium) son bacilos anaerobios Gram (+) comensales de la piel, cuya manifestación principal es el acné vulgar, tratado tópicamente con peróxido de benzoilo.
| Front | Propionibacterium (Cutibacterium) List (2) morphological features What is the primary manifestation? What is the treatment ? |
|---|---|
| Back | Commensal skin bacteria Manifestation ↓ Acne vulgaris (chronic inflammatory skin disease due to blockage of pilosebaceous units that causes inflammatory or non-inflammatory lesions on face | neck | chest) ↓ Topical Treatment ↓ Benzoyl peroxide |
Tags: microbiology
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