NTU Undergraduates' research April 2014 - Biosciences | Seite 62

Investigation of microbial flora of skin under different conditions; effects of
Antiseptic agents and Exercising.

Thandiwe Mupomba, Phillip Cheetham

School of Science and Technology
Nottingham Trent University, Clifton Lane, Nottingham, NG11 8NS, United Kingdom
ARTICLE INFO:

Submitted 15.04.14
Keywords:
Colonies
Microbial flora
Gram-positive species
Staphylococcus
Stratum corneum
Streptococcus
Antiseptic agents

ABSTACT
The skin functions as a physical barrier, protecting the body from
foreign organisms and the surrounding environment. Under normal
conditions, the microbial flora of skin is in an interdependent
relationship with the host, however in altered situations the same
resident bacteria can get involved in skin conditions such as
dermatitis, psoriasis and acne. Staphylococcus and Streptococcus are
a few of 180 gram-positive species of bacteria that are inhabitants of
the skin. Microbes are found numerous on the moist areas of the
skin, than the desiccated sites. Studies have investigated the effects
of microbial flora of skin on a 6