Characterization of aerobic non-lipophilic coryneforms from human feet

Summary Aerobic coryneform bacteria from human feet have been studied by analysis of the cell‐wall sugars, lipids and diamino acids and by phenotypic tests. Although many isolates studied fall into the established genus Brevibacterium at least two previously unreported taxa of coryneform have been i...

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Published in:Clinical and experimental dermatology 1992-03, Vol.17 (2), p.102-105
Main Authors: ANTHONY, R.M., NOBLE, W.C., PITCHER, D.G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Actinomycetales - chemistry
Actinomycetales - isolation & purification
Bacterial diseases
Biological and medical sciences
Fatty Acids, Nonesterified - analysis
Foot - microbiology
Foot Dermatoses - microbiology
Human bacterial diseases
Humans
Infectious diseases
Male
Medical sciences
Skin - microbiology
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Summary:Summary Aerobic coryneform bacteria from human feet have been studied by analysis of the cell‐wall sugars, lipids and diamino acids and by phenotypic tests. Although many isolates studied fall into the established genus Brevibacterium at least two previously unreported taxa of coryneform have been identified bringing the number of aerobic, non‐lipophilic taxa known on skin to four. Simple tests can be used to distinguish between these taxa. Studies on the human skin flora continue to reveal the diversity of organisms present.
ISSN:0307-6938
1365-2230
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2230.1992.tb00174.x