Chapter 16 :: Microbiome of the Skin Flashcards
1
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marker gene in bacterial studies
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16S rRNA gene
2
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flexural or moist folds (eg, antecubital fossa, inguinal crease)
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eg, Corynebacterium spp. and Staphylococcus spp.
3
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Primary immunodeficiency syndrome assoc dermatitis
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Higher numbers of different fungi with increased Aspergillus and Candida
4
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Psoriasis
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decreased bacterial diversity; higher fungal diversity
5
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Predominant on truncal areas
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M. Globosa
