Cutaneous Staphylococcus lugdunensis infection: an emerging bacterial pathogen
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Heldt Manica, Lucas A; Cohen, Philip R
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Staphylococcus lugdunensis is a part of the normal skin flora. However, this organism can be a pathogen in certain situations such as advanced age or immunosuppression. Further study regarding situations in which this bacterium becomes a pathogen is warranted.