Malassezia furfur

Introduction: Malassezia furfur

Description of Malassezia furfur

Malassezia furfur: a fungus species that is normal skin flora but can cause tinea versicolor, folliculitis, or fungemia in patients receiving intravenous lipids. SYN: Pityrosporum orbiculare, Pityrosporum ovale.
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Malassezia furfur: A common chronic, noninflammatory and usually symptomless disorder, characterized by the occurrence of multiple macular patches of all sizes and shapes, and varying in pigmentation from fawn-colored to brown. It is seen most frequently in hot, humid, tropical regions, and is caused by Pityrosporon orbiculare. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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Malassezia furfur: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Malassezia furfur:

• Malassezia
• Furfur

Terms associated with Malassezia furfur:

Terms Similar to Malassezia furfur:

• Pityriasis versicolor
• Pityrosporum orbiculare
• Pityrosporum ovale
• Tinea versicolor

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External links related to: Malassezia furfur

• eMedicine - Tinea Versicolor : Article by Craig G Burkhart, MD, MPH
• eMedicine - Pityrosporum Folliculitis : Article by Stephen H Mason, MD
• eMedicine - Tinea Versicolor : Article by Mark A Crowe, MD
• Pityriasis versicolor
• DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library dermatology image,tinea versicolor,pityrosporum infection,papillomatosis, confluent & reticulated,acanthosis nigricans,papillomatosis, confluent & reticulated
• Tinea Versicolor - 1
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• Doctor Fungus: Valid Species, Synonyms, & Teleomorph-Anamorph Relationships for Malassezia spp.
• Pityriasis versicolor (tinea versicolor, yeast infection). DermNet NZ
• Tinea Versicolor - 2

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