Growth of Malassezia furfur in Media With Spondias dulcis and Spondias mombin Gum Exudates. Production of Extracellular Lipase

• Main Authors: Luz Mila Mesa (Author), Octoban Urdaneta (Author), Sofía Rodríguez de Valero (Author), Viluzca Fernández (Author), Gladys León de Pinto (Author), Rafael Villalobos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidad del Zulia,Facultad de Medicina,Departamento de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Tropicales, 2011-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The development of genus Malassezia yeasts requires special conditions. This fungus, which produces skin diseases, is generally cultivated in the Dixon medium.Gumexudates from Spondias dulcis and Spondias mombin were tested as substrates for Malassezia furfur. Lipase production was also evaluated. T...