Skin and nasal colonization of coagulase-negative staphylococci are associated with atopic dermatitis among South African toddlers.

<h4>Background</h4>Skin colonization with coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) is generally beneficial, but recent investigations suggest its association with flares and atopic dermatitis (AD) severity. However, this relationship remains unclear.<h4>Objective</h4>To assess...

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Main Authors: Gillian O N Ndhlovu, Felix S Dube, Rasalika T Moonsamy, Avumile Mankahla, Carol Hlela, Michael E Levin, Nonhlanhla Lunjani, Adebayo O Shittu, Shima M Abdulgader
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0265326