Comparison of the growth of Malassezia furfur and Malassezia slooffiae on Spondias dulcis gum exudate and Dixon media

• Main Authors: Luz Mila Mesa (Author), Marynes Díaz (Author), Paola Ocampo (Author), Sofía Rodríguez de Valero (Author), Marvelys Larrazabal (Author), Paula Guerra (Author), Gladys León de Pinto (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidad del Zulia,Facultad de Medicina,Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales, 2008-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Malassezia yeasts are fungi that produce skin affections. Growth of these microorganisms requires specific conditions. The Dixon medium has generally been used for their culture and has been tested. The use of Spondias gum as a substrate for Malassezia furfur and Malassezia slooffiae was tried and c...