Regional variations of cutaneous propionibacteria.

AUTOR(ES)

McGinley, K J

RESUMO

Propionibacterium acnes, P. avidum, and P. granulosum were quantitatively measured in 50 young adults. The scalp, forehead, external auditory canal, alae nasi, anterior nares, groin, rectum, and antecubital and popliteal fossa were sampled. These represent various cutaneous microenvironments, differing in moisture, density of sweat, sebaceous glands, and extent of anaerobiosis. These studies show that the propionibacteria are ubiquitous on the skin, with P. acnes predominant in both prevalence and population, especially in areas rich in sebum. P. granulosum recovery paralled that of P. acnes, but the density was significantly lower. P. avidum was found mainly in moist areas and the retum, suggesting an intestinal reservoir.

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