Testosterone increases severity of bacterial skin infections
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 27 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Testosterone increases severity of bacterial skin infections
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DALLAS - Feb. 27, 2026 - Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for this disparity has remained unclear. A new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to . . .
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Testosterone increases severity of bacterial skin infections
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DALLAS - Feb. 27, 2026 - Men are more susceptible than women to skin infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, but the biological basis for this disparity has remained unclear. A new study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers is the first to . . .
