Yeast-like fungi

Malassezia: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Introduction Malassezia is a genus of yeast-like fungi that belongs to the class Malasseziomycetes. These fungi are part of the normal skin microbiota of humans and other animals, commonly found on the skin surfaces, particularly in sebum-rich areas such as the scalp, face, chest, and …

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Trichosporon: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

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Trichosporon colony morphology on potato dextrose agar (PDA) of clinical specimen culture

Introduction Trichosporon is a genus of yeast-like fungi that belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota. It is commonly found in the environment, especially in soil, water, and various organic matter. Trichosporon species can be opportunistic pathogens, and they are known to cause infections in both humans …

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