Malassezia
A mitosporic fungal genus that causes a variety of skin disorders. Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare) causes TINEA VERSICOLOR.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
Images
Figure 1. Gram stain of <i> Malassezia furfur</i>.
Figure 1. Gram stain of Malassezia furfur.
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Figure 2. <i>Malassezia furfur</i> cultured on Sabouraud dextrose agar supplemented with sterile olive oil.
Figure 2. Malassezia furfur cultured on Sabouraud dextrose agar supplemented with sterile olive oil.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification