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: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2013;volume=58;issue=3;spage=239;epage=239;aulast=Shah