Propionibacterium acnes


Pro·pi·on·i·bac·te·ri·um ac·'nes

a species of bacteria commonly found in acne pustules, although it occurs in other types of lesions in humans and even as a saprophyte in the intestine, skin, hair follicles, and in sewage.

Propionibacterium acnes

(prō-pē-ŏn-ĭ-băk-tĕr′ē-ŭm) A gram-positive bacillus that may be part of the normal skin flora, but can also be pathogenic in acne, wounds, and infected prosthetic devices. It was formerly called Corynebacterium acnes.