Identification and speciation of Malassezia in patients clinically suspected of having pityriasis versicolor

Background: Malassezia is a lipid-dependent yeast known to cause Pityriasis versicolor, a chronic, recurrent superficial infection of skin and present as hypopigmented or hyperpigmented lesions on areas of skin. If not diagnosed and treated, it may lead to disfigurement of the areas involved and als...

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Main Authors: Avani Shah, Avani Koticha, Milind Ubale, Shashir Wanjare, Preeti Mehta, Uday Khopkar
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
Subjects:
Malassezia
Malassezia globosa
Malassezia furfur
Pityriasis versicolor
Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2013;volume=58;issue=3;spage=239;epage=239;aulast=Shah
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