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Bacterial Superantigens

San Francisco - The presence of bacteria can have an effect on the course and severity of inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, according to Jeffrey B. Travers, M.D., Ph.D. An understanding of the mechanisms behind this effect will assist in choosing which patients may potentially benefit from antibiotic treatment as part of their therapy.

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