Propionibacterium is a gram-positive, anaerobic, rod-shaped genus of bacteria named for their unique metabolism: They are able to synthesize propionic acid by using unusual …

Oct 15, 2024 · Cutibacteria (formerly propionibacteria) are part of the normal flora of human skin and mucosal surfaces. Occasionally they cause clinically significant infections, particularly in …

Propionibacterium acnes is a gram-positive human skin commensal that prefers anaerobic growth conditions and is involved in the pathogenesis of acne (Kirschbaum and Kligman, 1963). Acne …

Apr 24, 2024 · Propionibacterium species are nonsporulating, gram-positive anaerobic bacilli that are considered commensal bacteria on the skin. They are usually nonpathogenic and are …

Propionibacterium refers to a genus of Gram-positive or Gram-variable, anaerobic, nonsporulating rods that are a predominant component of skin flora and are associated with various clinical …

Jun 13, 2024 · The reclassification of Propionibacterium species, as described initially, is due to the bacteria producing propionic acid as a fermentation product. Bacteria are seen in various …

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capitalized : a genus (the type of the family Propionibacteriaceae) of gram-positive nonmotile usually anaerobic bacteria that form propionic acid by fermenting lactic acid, carbohydrates, …

Propionibacterium acnes is a Gram-positive bacterium that forms part of the normal flora of the skin, oral cavity, large intestine, the conjunctiva and the external ear canal.

Apr 29, 2025 · Explore the dual role of Propionibacterium acnes in skin health and disease, highlighting its complex interactions within the microbiome.