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Infecting Mice with Malassezia spp. to Study the Fungus-Host Interaction
Published on: November 6, 2019
[Malassezia folliculitis in an immunocompromised patient]
R Mota1, J Reifenberger, B Homey
1Hautklinik, Universitätsklinikum Düsseldorf.
Abstract:
Malassezia folliculitis (synonym: Pityrosporum folliculitis) is a polymorphic dermatomycosis characterized by the development of small papules and pustules. In severe cases, molluscoid comedonal papules are typical. The disease occurs mainly in sebum-rich areas of the face, back and chest, frequently affecting patients under immunosuppressive therapy. We report a case of Malassezia folliculitis observed in a heart transplant recipient who was successfully treated with itraconazole. Moreover, we summarize the taxonomy of the genus Malassezia as well as diagnostic and therapeutic measures of the related folliculitis.
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