Abstract
Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a part of the normal skin flora. However, this organism can be a pathogen in certain situations such as advanced age or immunosuppression. Further study regarding situations in which this bacterium becomes a pathogen is warranted.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Female
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Humans
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Skin / microbiology*
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Skin / pathology
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Skin Diseases, Infectious / diagnosis*
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Skin Diseases, Infectious / drug therapy
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Skin Diseases, Infectious / microbiology
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Staphylococcal Infections / diagnosis*
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Staphylococcal Infections / drug therapy
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Staphylococcal Infections / microbiology
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Staphylococcus lugdunensis / isolation & purification*