Microreview of Pityriasis versicolor and Malassezia species

Mycopathologia. 2006 Dec;162(6):373-6. doi: 10.1007/s11046-006-0081-2.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Malassezia / growth & development*
  • Tinea Versicolor / drug therapy
  • Tinea Versicolor / microbiology*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents