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#MayoIDFellowship Core Curriculum Lecture series

Dr. Wengenack asked our fellows to identify this fungi with “spaghetti and meatballs” appearance. #IDBR #MayoIDQ
#Malassezia

Microbiologists identify #Malassezia as the “spaghetti and meatball” yeast that causes the prototypical recurrent skin disease, tinea / pityriasis versicolor, characterized by hypo/hyperpigmented plaques and scales, often seen over the back, chest, and neck.
#Malassezia species are obligatory lipophilic and requires oil for growth.

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Name the major zoophilic species of Malassezia that does NOT require lipids for growth.
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