Malassezia. Medical search. Frequent questions

A.Nishikawa & Shinoda Malassezia equi Nell, S.A.James, C.J.Bond, B.Hunt & Herrtage - from skin of horse Malassezia equina J.Cabañes & Boekhout - from skin of horse Malassezia furfur (C.P.Robin) Baill. (wikipedia.org)
Yeasts, specifically Malassezia furfur, are the pathogenic agents in Pityrosporum folliculitis. (medscape.com)
Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare) causes TINEA VERSICOLOR. (harvard.edu)
Peripheral smear with Malassezia furfur. (harvard.edu)
Systemic Malassezia furfur infections in patients receiving intralipid therapy. (harvard.edu)
While disease in humans is most commonly caused by Malassezia furfur , a commensal of human skin ( 4 ), it has also resulted from M. pachydermatis , for which dogs are a natural host ( 5 - 8 ). (cdc.gov)
Microscopic fungi Malassezia furfur, showing yeast cells and hyphae. (istockphoto.com)
Particularly, we found a low content of CEs in Malassezia furfur, atypical M. furfur, and Malassezia pachydermatis and undetectable traces of these components in Malassezia globosa, Malassezia restricta, and Malassezia sympodialis. (uu.nl)
Malassezia furfur er en gærsvamp, der kan forårsage overfladiske hudinfektioner, herunder Pityriasis versicolor. (medicin.wiki)
Poh SE, Goh JPZ, Fan C, Chua W, Gan SQ, Lim PLK, Sharma B, Leavesley DI, Dawson TL Jr and Li H (2020) Identification of Malassezia furfur Secreted Aspartyl Protease 1 (MfSAP1) and Its Role in Extracellular Matrix Degradation. (a-star.edu.sg)
Here we show that the dominant secreted Malassezia protease isolated from cultured Malassezia furfur is an aspartyl protease that is secreted and active at all phases of culture growth. (a-star.edu.sg)
We observed that this protease, herein named as MfSAP1 (M. furfur secreted aspartyl protease 1) has a broader substrate cleavage profile and higher catalytic efficiency than the previously reported protease homolog in Malassezia globosa. (a-star.edu.sg)
This study aimed to determine the link between HND and fungiome and to examine the contribution of Malassezia furfur. (yonsei.ac.kr)
Malassezia furfur mal and had not been affected in the past as has been recorded as the causative organ- far as their parents could recall. (who.int)
La Malassezia furfur (Pityrosporum orbiculare) causa la TIÑA VERSICOLOR. (bvsalud.org)
Fungi that require special media include Cryptococcus neoformans (bird seed agar), Candida (chromogenic agar for its differentiation of isolates), dermatophytes (dermatophytes test medium), and Malassezia furfur (need long-chain fatty acid supplementation). (medscape.com)

Malassezia yeasts are classified as superficial mycoses that by definition do not invade past the cornified epithelium. (medscape.com)
Malassezia yeasts require free fatty acids for survival. (medscape.com)
Yeasts of the genus Malassezia serve as both commensal microorganisms and pathogens on the skin of humans and domestic animals. (cdc.gov)
Yeasts of the genus Malassezia , part of the normal cutaneous microflora of mammals, can cause life-threatening fungemia and other nosocomial infections in immunocompromised humans, especially in preterm neonates ( 1 - 3 ). (cdc.gov)
Malassezia yeasts are lipid dependent and part of the human and animal skin microbiome. (uu.nl)
The results obtained can be used to discriminate different Malassezia species and offer a new overview of the lipid composition of these yeasts. (uu.nl)
As Malassezia organisms are present in normal healthy animals, finding low numbers or occasional yeasts is not significant. (ndsr.co.uk)
However, in cases of Malassezia dermatitis, yeasts can be present in their thousands, and are often associated with inflammatory cells. (ndsr.co.uk)
Treatment of Malassezia dermatitis aims to lower the numbers of yeasts down to normal levels again. (ndsr.co.uk)
The aim of this study was to analyze changes in the expression of genes coding for enzymes involved in the biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) chains following the adherence of Candida and Malassezia yeasts to skin cell lines. (actasdermo.org)
Yeasts of the genus Malassezia are commensals of the normal skin microbial flora of humans and animals. (uniba.it)
The immediate immune response developed by the keratinocytes against Malassezia yeasts has been addressed yielding conflicting results. (episkin.com)
It is due to a proliferation of malassezia yeasts (also known as pityrosporum). (dermnetnz.org)
Dive into the research topics of 'Efficient identification of Malassezia yeasts by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)'. Together they form a unique fingerprint. (uab.cat)
Efficient identification of Malassezia yeasts by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) . British Journal of Dermatology , 170 , 332-341. (uab.cat)
abstract = "Background Infections caused by Malassezia yeasts are most likely underdiagnosed, because fatty acid supplementation is needed for growth. (uab.cat)
Ma-assisted laser desorption ionization-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) has been reported to be a rapid and reliable diagnostic tool to identify clinically important yeasts, but so far no data have been reported on identification of Malassezia isolates with this technique. (uab.cat)
Conclusions Implementation of the MALDI-TOF MS system as a routine identification tool will contribute to correct identification of Malassezia yeasts with minimal effort and in a short turnaround time, which is especially important for the rapid identification of Malassezia in skin diseases and nosocomial outbreaks. (uab.cat)

Pityrosporum (Malassezia) pachydermatis, which is lipophilic but not lipid-dependent. (wikipedia.org)
Although rare, cases of life-threatening fungemia in people have been attributed to Malassezia pachydermatis , for which dogs are a natural host. (cdc.gov)
Dogs referred to the Dermatology and Allergy Service of the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (VHUP) for evaluation of allergic skin or ear canal disease were screened for secondary M. pachydermatis overgrowth (i.e., infection, commonly referred to as malassezia dermatitis or malassezia otitis) by using the tape strip and ear swab methods described below. (cdc.gov)
The most common species found on dogs and cats is Malassezia pachydermatis, and this is commonly found on the skin, in the ear canals and on the mucosal surfaces (oral, anal, vaginal) of normal dogs and cats. (ndsr.co.uk)
Malassezia pachydermatis and M. sympodialis were isolated from 60% (12/20) and 40% (8/20) of cats with otitis, respectively, with no significant difference in the frequency of isolation between the two species. (unesp.br)
Biofilm formation of Malassezia pachydermatis from dogs. (uniba.it)
There are 18 known types of malassezia however only one, Malassezia pachydermatis is commonly found on dogs. (micromed.org.nz)
In addition to medications, it is important to make changes to the dog's environment and grooming routine in order to prevent the overgrowth of Malassezia pachydermatis. (petmoo.com)
Malassezia dermatitis is caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia pachydermatis, which is a yeast that normally lives on the skin of dogs. (petmoo.com)
The fungus Malassezia pachydermatis is a normal part of the skin make up. (wagwalking.com)

TLR2/MyD88-dependent and -independent activation of mast cell IgE responses by the skin commensal yeast Malassezia sympodialis. (harvard.edu)
The present investigation confirms that M sympodialis can also act as an actiological agent of feline OE, and if commercial veterinary laboratories do not use media with added lipids for the isolation of Malassezia spp. (unesp.br)

Malassezia (formerly known as Pityrosporum) is a genus of fungi. (wikipedia.org)
In the mid-twentieth century, it was reclassified into two species: Pityrosporum (Malassezia) ovale, which is lipid-dependent and found only on humans. (wikipedia.org)
Pityrosporum folliculitis is caused by Malassezia species that are part of the cutaneous microflora and not by exogenous species. (medscape.com)
The condition is also called Malassezia folliculitis or Pityrosporum folliculitis. (clevelandclinic.org)

Malassezia globosa Midgley, E.Guého & J.Guillot Malassezia japonica Sugita, M.Takash. (wikipedia.org)
These investigations show that the Malassezia species causing most skin disease in humans, including the most common cause of dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis, is M. globosa (though M. restricta is also involved). (wikipedia.org)
A project in 2007 has sequenced the genome of dandruff-causing Malassezia globosa and found it to have 4,285 genes. (wikipedia.org)
the relative abundance of the Fungus Malassezia globosa in the Gastric Cancer groups was significantly increased in both saliva and tongue coating. (metabiom.org)
Malassezia globosa was the most prevalent isolated spp. (ac.ir)

Fungal acne, or Malassezia folliculitis, is an infection in hair follicles that's often confused with common acne. (clevelandclinic.org)
Healthcare providers typically treat Malassezia folliculitis by prescribing oral or topical antifungal medications. (clevelandclinic.org)
Less common, Malassezia folliculitis occurs. (unboundmedicine.com)
In many patients, steroid acne is the same condition as Malassezia folliculitis . (dermnetnz.org)
In malassezia folliculitis, unlike acne vulgaris , most of the lesions are the same size. (dermnetnz.org)
Malassezia folliculitis is treated with a topical antifungal (eg, ketoconazole shampoo) or oral antifungal medication such as itraconazole . (dermnetnz.org)

Because of how certain fungi like Malassezia use fatty acids it's an interesting debate. (crohnsforum.com)
Similar to many human-residing fungi, Malassezia has high metabolic potential and secretes a plethora of hydrolytic enzymes that can potentially modify and structure the external skin environment. (a-star.edu.sg)

Keratitis caused by a rare fungus, Malassezia restricta. (harvard.edu)
At lease one study has shown that IgG tests against S. cerevisiae are associated with intestinal presence of Malassezia, specifically M. restricta, correlating with disease activity in crohn's disease. (crohnsforum.com)

What is Malassezia otitis? (vin.com)
Studies have shown that bacteria can be found in combination with a Malassezia otitis. (vin.com)
How is Malassezia otitis diagnosed? (vin.com)
Cytology is an important part of diagnosing Malassezia otitis. (vin.com)
How is Malassezia otitis treated and prevented? (vin.com)
Without addressing the underlying, or primary, cause of the Malassezia otitis, the ear infection will return when the medication is stopped. (vin.com)
Your veterinarian can work with you to find and treat the primary cause of Malassezia otitis. (vin.com)

In 50% of cases, Malassezia infection is a secondary disease process. (embracepetinsurance.com)
The result of Malassezia overgrowth is a malodorous skin infection that has a tendency to cause extreme itchiness. (embracepetinsurance.com)
Diagnosis of Malassezia infection is achieved simply via cytology (microscopic evaluation of the cells present on the surface of the affected skin). (embracepetinsurance.com)
To differentiate between primary and secondary Malassezia infection, all underlying causes are ruled out. (embracepetinsurance.com)
Pityriasis versicolor is the probably most frequent infection caused by Malassezia. (unboundmedicine.com)
Malassezia ear infection is common in dogs, but cats can also be infected. (vin.com)
If your pet has a Malassezia ear infection, your veterinarian may see a greater than normal amount of yeast. (vin.com)
Malassezia infection can also result in a reddish-brown discolouration of the claws. (ndsr.co.uk)
Malassezia dermatitis is a fungal infection that commonly affects dogs. (petmoo.com)

Malassezia is the sole genus in the family Malasseziaceae, which was validated by Cvetomir Denchev and Royall T. Moore in 2009. (wikipedia.org)
Malassezia is the most abundant eukaryotic microbial genus on human skin. (a-star.edu.sg)

Ear infections with Malassezia will result in head shaking, pain and otic (ear) discharge. (embracepetinsurance.com)
As a facultative pathogenic microorganism, Malassezia represents the causative agent both of superficial cutaneous infections and of blood stream infections. (unboundmedicine.com)
Nenoff P, Krüger C, Mayser P. [Cutaneous Malassezia infections and Malassezia associated dermatoses: An update]. (unboundmedicine.com)
Anti-fungal medications are also common components of medicated ear drops to use for dogs and cats with Malassezia infections in their ears. (ndsr.co.uk)
Superficial fungal infections are common in dermatology and are often caused by opportunistic species in the Candida and Malassezia genera. (actasdermo.org)
in skin diseases and other associated infections in neonates, this study aimed to investigate the presence and frequency of Malassezia spp. (ac.ir)
Rapid identification of Malassezia species is essential for appropriate treatment of Malassezia-related skin infections, fungaemia and nosocomial outbreaks in neonates, children and adults and can be life-saving for those patients. (uab.cat)
a much smaller number of infections may be attributed Malassezia, Zygomycetes, or Aspergillus pathogens. (medscape.com)

Candida and Malassezia. (msdmanuals.com)

Isolation of Malassezia spp. (ac.ir)

The symptoms of Malassezia dermatitis in dogs can vary depending on the severity of the condition. (petmoo.com)
The treatment of Malassezia dermatitis in dogs usually involves a combination of topical and systemic medications, as well as changes to the dog's environment and grooming routine . (petmoo.com)
How To Prevent Malassezia Dermatitis In Dogs? (petmoo.com)
Preventing Malassezia dermatitis in dogs involves maintaining good skin hygiene and addressing any underlying health conditions that may contribute to the overgrowth of yeast. (petmoo.com)
When To See A Vet For Malassezia Dermatitis In Dogs? (petmoo.com)

To compare the Malassezia microflora on the skin of the neonates and their mothers, a polymerase chain reaction sequencing method was performed for spp. (ac.ir)

Malassezia pachydermatitis is the name of a species of yeast that normally lives on the surface of the canine skin. (embracepetinsurance.com)
Most dogs that develop dermatitis from yeast (malassezia is a species of yeast) have an underlying skin imbalance. (vetinfo.com)
Malassezia are species of yeast that colonise the surface layers of the skin in healthy dogs and cats. (ndsr.co.uk)

Skin Colonization by Malassezia spp. (harvard.edu)
Moreover, possible associated risk factors for the colonization of Malassezia spp. (ac.ir)
0.001) associated factor for Malassezia skin colonization. (ac.ir)
The findings support the hypothesis that the colonization of Malassezia in neonates is significantly influenced by that of the mother, and this may be associated with breastfeeding. (ac.ir)
As skin colonization may lead to catheter colonization, it is important to learn how neonates in an intensive care setting become colonized/infected with Malassezia spp. (ac.ir)
Although the source of Malassezia colonization in neonates is not clear enough, the kangaroo mother care, a method of caring for preterm neonates with skin-to-skin contact, may be a major commencement factor for Malassezia colonization on the skin of neonates. (ac.ir)

When it was determined that the organisms were the same, the term "Malassezia" was judged to possess priority. (wikipedia.org)

Ketoconazole possesses the strongest in vitro activity against Malassezia, and represents the treatment of choice for topical therapy of pityriasis versicolor. (unboundmedicine.com)

The lipophilic yeast fungus Malassezia (M.) spp. (unboundmedicine.com)
Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und verwandte Gebiete JO - Hautarzt VL - 66 IS - 6 N2 - The lipophilic yeast fungus Malassezia (M.) spp. (unboundmedicine.com)
Malassezia is a lipophilic yeast meaning it eats fats and oils to make itself grow . (gestaltreality.com)
All were healthy chil- en by Gordon to the spherical lipophilic dren with normal looking skin. (who.int)

This change is a result of increased fatty secretions and moisture, making it easier for the Malassezia to multiply. (vin.com)
Most species of Malassezia consume fatty acids with a carbon chain length of 11 through 24. (gestaltreality.com)

The in-house library was challenged with two test sets of Malassezia strains, namely 165 reference strains from the CBS collection and 338 isolates collected in Greece, Italy, Sweden and Thailand. (uab.cat)
Identification of Malassezia isolates by routine methods remains laborious and results in a relatively high number of erroneous results. (uab.cat)

In addition, Malassezia allergenes should be considered as the trigger of "Head-Neck"-type atopic dermatitis. (unboundmedicine.com)

Lipids are important cellular molecules, and understanding the lipid metabolism and composition of Malassezia species is crucial to comprehending their biology and host-microbe interaction. (uu.nl)
Remarkably, uncommon lipids in yeast, like diacylglyceryltrimethylhomoserine and FA esters of hydroxyl FAs, were found in a variable concentration in these Malassezia species. (uu.nl)

Malassezia is a sign of a microbial system out of balance on the skin, and often deeper than that. (micromed.org.nz)

Malassezia arunalokei Honnavar, Rudramurthy, G.S.Prasad & Chakrabarti Malassezia brasiliensis F.J.Cabañes, S.D.A.Coutinho, M.R.Bragulat & G.Castellá - from lesions on the beak of turquoise-fronted amazon parrot Malassezia caprae J.Cabañes & Boekhout - from skin of goat Malassezia cuniculi J.Cabañes & G.Castellá - from healthy skin of external ear canal of rabbit Malassezia dermatis Sugita, M.Takash. (wikipedia.org)
Malassezia arunalokei, was isolated from the skin of one neonate. (ac.ir)

What effects does Malassezia have on dogs and cats? (ndsr.co.uk)

Tajima, Tsuboi & A.Nishikawa Identification of Malassezia on skin has been aided by the application of molecular or DNA-based techniques. (wikipedia.org)
Identification of Malassezia f. (a-star.edu.sg)
Objectives To create an extensive database of main mass spectra (MSPs) that will allow quick identification of Malassezia species by MALDI-TOF MS. Methods An in-house library of 113 MSPs was created from 48 reference strains from the CBS-KNAW yeast collection. (uab.cat)
Results MALDI-TOF MS allowed correct identification of all 14 Malassezia spp. (uab.cat)

The cost of treating primary Malassezia dermatitis is relegated to the expense of the drugs and medicated shampoos and/or other treatments required to manage the overgrowth of the organism. (embracepetinsurance.com)
It is caused by an overgrowth of the Malassezia yeast, which is normally found on the skin in small amounts. (petmoo.com)
These breeds tend to have more skin folds or hair growth in the ears and other areas that trap moisture, which can promote the overgrowth of the Malassezia yeast. (petmoo.com)

Seborrhoeic dermatitis represents a Malassezia-associated inflammatory dermatosis. (unboundmedicine.com)

Malassezia is a skin condition characterized by smelly, red, and itchy skin . (wagwalking.com)
Itchy and scaly skin are signs that your dog may have Malassezia. (wagwalking.com)

Additionally, some breeds of dog seem particularly susceptible to Malassezia dermatitis so genetics could also have a part to play. (ndsr.co.uk)

Malassezia species are naturally found on the skin surfaces of many animals, including humans. (wikipedia.org)

Cultures from 62.3% of neonates and 77.3% of mothers were positive for Malassezia spp. (ac.ir)

Taken together, our work demonstrates that Malassezia proteases have host-associated substrates and play important roles in cutaneous wound healing. (a-star.edu.sg)

These symptoms are two of the signs of the presence of Malassezia dermatitis, also known as yeast dermatitis. (wagwalking.com)
Let's take a look at Malassezia to pinpoint the causes and symptoms. (wagwalking.com)
What are the symptoms of Malassezia? (wagwalking.com)

Some of the dog breeds that are more prone to developing Malassezia dermatitis include Basset Hounds, Cocker Spaniels , West Highland White Terriers, and Shar Peis . (petmoo.com)

Malassezia" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) . (harvard.edu)

Malassezia appear as peanut-shaped structures under the microscope and are usually purple/blue in colour due to the staining used for examination (Figures 3 and 4). (ndsr.co.uk)

Here, we investigated the lipid composition of Malassezia strains grown to the stationary phase in a complex Dixon medium broth. (uu.nl)

Malassezia as it grows forms a biofilm around itself for protection purposes. (gestaltreality.com)

Fungal acne is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become infected with a fungus called Malassezia yeast. (clevelandclinic.org)

The clinical signs of Malassezia dermatitis can look similar to a whole host of other skin diseases. (ndsr.co.uk)

Scaling, dryness, oiliness and moist skin are common signs that may be the primary or secondary result of the Malassezia organism. (embracepetinsurance.com)

Malassezia dermatitis is an uncommon disease in cats. (ndsr.co.uk)

Anatomy5

Organisms1

Diseases6

Chemicals and Drugs2

Technology, Industry, Agriculture1

Furfur16

Yeasts18

Pachydermatis10

Sympodialis2

Pityrosporum4

Globosa5

Folliculitis6

Fungi2

Restricta2

Otitis7

Infection9

Genus2

Infections8

Candida and Malassezia1

Isolation of Malassezia1

Dermatitis in Dogs5

Microflora1

Species of yeast3

Colonization6

Organisms1

Pityriasis versicolor1

Lipophilic4

Fatty2

Isolates2

Atopic dermatitis1

Lipids2

Microbial1

Arunalokei2

Dogs and Cats1

Identification4

Overgrowth3

Seborrhoeic1

Itchy2

Genetics1

Humans1

Neonates1

Cutaneous1

Symptoms3

Breeds1

Descriptor1

Microscope1

Strains1

Biofilm1

Acne1

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Organism1

Uncommon1