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Structure of Skin
Epidermis (“best barrier”)
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The Skin: Defenses
Prevents entry to body
Chemical defenses: Antimicrobial Peptides (AMP), Perspiration/tears>Lysozymes
Exceptions: Gram (+) can survive on surface of skin (Staphylococcus)
Structure of Skin
Epidermis (“best barrier”)
The Skin: Defenses
Prevents entry to body
Chemical defenses: Antimicrobial Peptides (AMP), Perspiration/tears>Lysozymes
Exceptions: Gram (+) can survive on surface of skin (Staphylococcus)