Bacterial colonization of psoriasis plaques. Is it relevant?

Bacterial colonization was investigated retrospectively in patients with plaque psoriasis (n=98 inpatient treatments, n=73 patients). At least one pathogen was found in 46% of all cases. Staphylococcus aureus was the most frequent bacterium. Bacterial colonization of psoriasis plaques could be relev...

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Main Authors: Eva Marcus, Diana Demmler, Andreas Rudolph, Matthias Fischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2011-08-01
Series:Dermatology Reports
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Online Access:http://www.pagepress.org/journals/index.php/dr/article/view/2722