Antibiotic-resistant bacteria rife in acne patients. (From Six European Countries).(Brief Article)

Publication: Skin & Allergy News

Publication Date: 01-JUN-03

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Bacteria isolated from the acne of patients from six European countries have a high prevalence of resistance to erythromycin, clindamycin, and tetracycline antibiotics, reported Dr. J.I. Ross of the University of Leeds (England), and colleagues.

A single dermatology clinic in each of the countries in the study (Greece, Hungary,...

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