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+ | *Facultative aerobic, [[Stain::Gram-positive]] [[Cellular shape::bacillus]] |
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+ | *Slow-growing |
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+ | *Commensalism skin flora |
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| + | *A member of normal skin flora |
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| − | * Acne |
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| + | *Associated with acne (hence the name) |
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+ | *Possible association with sarcoidosis (found in broncheol alveolar lavage) |
| − | * Artificial joint infection, especially shoulder |
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| + | *Can cause prosthetic shoulder infections, and other hardware infections |
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Revision as of 19:56, 4 August 2020
Background
Microbiology
- Facultative aerobic, Gram-positive bacillus
- Slow-growing
- Commensalism skin flora
Clinical Manifestations
- A member of normal skin flora
- Associated with acne (hence the name)
- Possible association with sarcoidosis (found in broncheol alveolar lavage)
- Can cause prosthetic shoulder infections, and other hardware infections
