Table 2 Origin of P. acnes strains and their antimicrobial activity against S. epidermidis
From: Antagonism between Staphylococcus epidermidis and Propionibacterium acnes and its genomic basis
Skin status | Antimicrobial activity in % |
|---|---|
healthy skin (22 strains) | 38Â % |
light acne (17 strains) | 34Â % |
moderate acne (11 strains) | 39Â % |
severe acne (6 strains) | 29Â % |