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What does it mean to change skin colonization?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Bacteria on skin: There are bacteria on your skin that are normal. If you get colonized on your skin by a bacteria that is not good for you and you have a small cut on the skin, you could get an infection.

Answered 1/5/2019

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