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Frequency of component culture media positive for growth with P. acnes. Recovery of P. acnes from blood agar was exclusively associated with the presence of infection (n = 16 specimens). However, all specimens positive for growth of P. acnes on blood agar were also positive for growth on at least one additional component medium. BA, blood agar; BHI, brain heart infusion.
