Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 19 - Microbial Diseases of the Skin and Wounds - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 596: 3

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Propionibacterium acnes is a bacterium that causes acne. The most severe form of acne is cystic acne that occurs when bacteria form cysts (inflamed pustules) underneath the skin.
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