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Abstract
Propionibacterium acnes is a normal inhabitant of the skin and mucosal surfaces and is rarely identified as a cause of significant infection. Reports of chest infections by this organism are limited. We report a case of pneumatocele-associated pneumonia caused by this organism and review the literature.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16047068
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Saudi Med J ISSN: 0379-5284 Impact factor: 1.484