title: Malassezia furfur.
abstract: Malassezia furfur is a saprophytic fungus that is part of the normal cutaneous microflora of adults. It frequently causes tinea versicolor and less often, a distinctive folliculitis. In infants and occasionally in adults the fungus is associated with a sepsis syndrome that heralds a deep-seated infection. These entities, their diagnosis, and their treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Administration Medical Centers, Shreveport, Louisiana.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Klotz
mesh_terms: D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005499:Folliculitis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008290:Malassezia; D009894:Opportunistic Infections; D014010:Tinea Versicolor
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents