Bacteria that live in the human body

in #bacteria7 years ago

Did you know if there are billions of bacteria that live on human skin?
The most overgrown areas of the bacteria are head, neck, elbow crease, toe joints, arm surfaces, and legs. Here it is the 5 most common bacteria growing in our body.
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Propionibacterium acnes
These bacteria grow on the surface of oily skin, such as face, neck, and head.
Propionibacterium acnes is the cause of the growth of acne.
They multiply due to excess oil production and clog the pores to cause inflammation and so acne.
Corynebacterium
This bacteria cause difetri disease that attacks the throat and mucous membranes of the nose.
Usually, if this bacteria has attacked the skin, the skin will be injured and the wound may extend to the skin of the other part.

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This post is very informative. Keep it up.