Abstract
Most patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) are colonized with Staphylococcus aureus. Moreover, infection with S. aureus is more common in AD patients compared to normal controls. Although a role for S.aureus in the pathogenesis AD has long been accepted, the exact mechanisms by which S. aureus interacts with the skin immune system need to be elucidated. Multiple factors, including superantigens may play an important role. New therapies targeting the cross-talk between microbes and the host, or directly targeting of microbiome will be discussed.
| Translated title of the contribution | Eczema and antimicrobial therapy |
|---|---|
| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 114-116 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Nederlands Tijdschrift voor Dermatologie en Venereologie |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Sept 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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