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Propionibacterium acnes infections after cranial neurosurgery.

Kelly ME, Fourney DR, Guzman R, Sadanand V, Griebel RW, Sanche SE. Can J Neurol Sci. 2006; 33 (3): 292-5

Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is a relatively avirulent organism that is part of the normal skin flora. Most patient isolates are considered contaminants but, in a small subset of patients, particularly in the post-neurosurgery setting, the organism can cause significant infections. We reviewed our experience with the occurrence and management of P. acnes infections after cranial neurosurgical procedures over a five-year period.

PubMedID: 17001816