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Pathological and clinical aspects of the diseases caused by Malassezia species

J Dorogi1

  • 1Dr. Juhász Tamás Clinic for Small Animals, Ecseri út 6, H-1098 Budapest, Hungary.

Acta Microbiologica Et Immunologica Hungarica
|July 12, 2002
PubMed

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Malassezia pachydermatis is a significant yeast in veterinary medicine, frequently causing skin and ear infections in dogs. While common on healthy animals, it increases in diseased dogs and can affect other carnivores.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Dermatology
  • Microbiology
  • Mycology

Background:

  • Malassezia pachydermatis is a yeast of significant veterinary importance, particularly in canine dermatology.
  • It is frequently implicated in cases of otitis externa and dermatitis in dogs.
  • This yeast is lipid-independent and commonly found on the skin of healthy animals, but at higher concentrations in diseased individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the veterinary significance of Malassezia pachydermatis.
  • To discuss its role in canine and other carnivore skin disorders.
  • To highlight its etiological role, predisposing factors, and treatment approaches.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review focusing on veterinary studies concerning Malassezia pachydermatis.
  • Analysis of its prevalence in healthy versus diseased animals.
  • Examination of co-infections and therapeutic strategies.

Main Results:

  • Malassezia pachydermatis is a primary cause of otitis externa and dermatitis in dogs, often in conjunction with other pathogens.
  • Certain dog breeds exhibit predispositions to Malassezia-related skin conditions.
  • Therapeutic interventions commonly include systemic and topical antimicrobial treatments, with ketoconazole being frequently used.

Conclusions:

  • Malassezia pachydermatis is a key pathogen in veterinary dermatology, especially for dogs.
  • While it has low zoonotic potential, it can pose risks to immunocompromised humans.
  • Other Malassezia species have limited veterinary significance, though some have been isolated from animals.

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