Microreview of Pityriasis versicolor and Malassezia species.
Recently 11 Malassezia species were isolated. Attention has focused on the relationship between Malassezia species and Malassezia-related disease. The causal fungus of Pityriasis versicolor is M. globosa. The conditions of mycelial form induction are not clear for M. globosa.
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Miu Skin Clinic, 1-26-14 Kamata, Tokyo, Japan. tetolana@sunny.ocn.ne.jp
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D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008290:Malassezia / Q000254:growth & development*; D014010:Tinea Versicolor / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
D000935:Antifungal Agents