A client shows non-inflammatory open comedones on the skin along with the presence of lesions. Which microorganism infection will the nurse suspect in the client?

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Non-inflammatory open comedones, also known as blackheads, are a type of acne lesion commonly associated with the overgrowth of Propionibacterium acnes, a bacterium found on the skin. Staphylococcus aureus is a different bacteria that can cause skin infections such as impetigo or cellulitis, but is not typically associated with acne. Pseudomonas species can cause skin infections in immunocompromised individuals, but are not commonly associated with acne. Borrelia burgdorferi causes Lyme disease, which is not related to skin lesions associated with acne.

A Client Shows Non-Inflammatory Open Comedones on the Skin Along