Biology
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Medium
Question
What is the Pathogen that causes Acne?
A
staphylococcus
B
Mycobacterium
C
Streptococcus
D
Propionibacterium
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A
staphylococcus
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B
Mycobacterium
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C
Streptococcus
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D
Propionibacterium
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Explanation
Acne is commonly associated with the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes (now reclassified as Cutibacterium acnes), which thrives in clogged, oil-rich skin pores.