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Microbiota of the Skin
Staphylococcus epidermidis
Scanning electron microscope image of Staphylococcus epidermidis one of roughly 1,000 bacteria species present on human skin. Though usually not pathogenic, it can cause skin infections and even life threatening illnesses in those that are immunocompromised.
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