Acne bug could be the cause of your infections
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 05:20
in Health & Medicine
A bacterium which causes acne and is commonly found on the skin, is now known to cause infections all over the body. Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) has been associated with infections of artificial joints and heart valves (endocarditis), as well as eye infections and chest infections -- which are common at this time of year.