Malassezia infections - DermNet
The appearance is said to be like 'spaghetti and meatballs'. The hyphae filaments used to be called 'Malassezia' and the yeast forms were called 'Pityrosporum', but mycologists eventually …
Malassezia Furfur - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年5月22日 · Under light microscopy, visualization of spores and hyphae are diagnostic and classically appear as "spaghetti and meatballs." Although direct microscopy is preferred, a …
Tinea Versicolor - Dermatologic Disorders - Merck Manual …
Tinea versicolor is skin infection with Malassezia furfur that manifests as multiple asymptomatic scaly patches varying in color from white to tan to brown to pink. Diagnosis is based on clinical …
Pathology Outlines - Tinea versicolor
2024年9月27日 · This condition is caused by dimorphic lipophilic yeasts of the genus Malassezia (formerly known as Pityrosporum), specifically M. globosa, M. furfur and M. sympodialis. …
Fungal skin infections. Pityriasis versicolor - DermNet
Microscopy of potassium hydroxide (KOH) preparations from pityriasis versicolor shows clusters of yeast cells and long hyphae. The appearance is said to be like ‘spaghetti and meatballs’. …
Fungus - Tinea Versicolor | Perri Dermatology
2010年9月15日 · Tinea versicolor has a characteristic “spaghetti and meatballs” appearance on microscopy, in which the yeast and hyphae appear like a pasta dish with the hyphae being the …
Malassezia furfur. The infection has a typical skin presentation of hypo or hyper pigmented patches with well demarcated borders and fine scales. These scales are used to make the …
Malassezia | Mycology | University of Adelaide
Malassezia furfur culture on modified Dixon's agar and direct microscopy of skin scrapings showing characteristic clusters of thick-walled round, budding yeast-like cells and short …
Tinea versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur infection and laboratory ...
Together the hyphae and conidia are said to look like ‘spaghetti and meatballs. Slow growing colonies, appearing at temperatures of 35-37ºC. Colonies begin shiny and white to cream later …
Tinea versicolor - WikEM
Also known as Malassezia furfur; Clinical Features. Hypopigmented or hyperpigmented lesions predominantly on the trunk; Circular, scaly patches; More common in areas of increased …