Cutibacterium acnes and the shoulder microbiome

Advances in DNA sequencing technologies have made it possible to detect microbial genome sequences (microbiomes) within tissues once thought to be sterile. We used this approach to gain insights into the likely sources of Cutibacterium acnes (formerly Propionibacterium acnes) infections within the shoulder.

Source: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery - June 13, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Boyang Qiu, Kait Al, Ana M. Pena-Diaz, George S. Athwal, Darren Drosdowech, Kenneth J. Faber, Jeremy P. Burton, David B. O'Gorman Tags: Original Article Source Type: research