Which microorganism is responsible for causing acne?

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20 Dec 2021
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Acne is primarily caused by bacteria from the Propionibacterium genus, which are involved in the inflammation of hair follicles. Other bacteria like Staphylococcus, Mycobacterium, and Streptococcus are not typically associated with acne development.

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