title: A modified mycological medium for isolation and culture of Malassezia furfur.
abstract: A mycological medium was developed for primary isolation and culture of lipophilic yeasts. It was initially based on published information of nutrients and trace components that would promote the growth of these yeasts. It was subsequently modified and adjusted to specifically promote the growth of lipophilic yeasts and simultaneously avoid the luxurious growth of other fungi and bacteria. With this medium, the conventional bacteriological procedures such as microbial streaking for pure culture and anti-microbial sensitivity testing could be carried out for these lipophilic yeasts.
authors.affiliation: International Medical University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. chuakawbing@yahoo.com.sg
authors.forename: Kaw Bing
authors.initials: KB
authors.lastname: Chua
authors.forename: I L
authors.initials: IL
authors.lastname: Chua
authors.forename: I E
authors.initials: IE
authors.lastname: Chua
authors.forename: Kwai Hoe
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.forename: Kerk Hsiang
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Chua
mesh_terms: D000362:Agar; D018929:Cell Culture Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D003470:Culture Media / Q000737:chemistry*; D008290:Malassezia / Q000254:growth & development* / Q000302:isolation & purification*
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media; D000362:Agar