Propionibacterium acnes

**Definition:** A bacteria isolated from normal skin, intestinal contents, wounds, blood, pus, and soft tissue abscesses. It is a common contaminant of clinical specimens, presumably from the skin of patients or attendants.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.510.024.990.600.600 - B03.510.460.400.400.600.600.600

**Synonyms:** - Corynebacterium acnes - Corynebacterium parvum