Immunosuppressed patient with suspected systemic Malassezia infection: A case report

Fungal infections are a significant cause of systemic infections in immunosuppressed patients. Studies indicate that the most prevalent fungal pathogens include Candida albicans (25 %), non-albicans Candida species (25 %), and Aspergillus species (25 %) [1]. Malassezia, a lipophilic, opportunistic pathogenic yeast, primarily causes skin infections, but there are increasing reports of invasive infections. This report describes a Suspected systemic multisystem infection with Malassezia in a bone marrow transplant patient, detailing the diagnosis and treatment process. The article also discusses the identification methods of Malassezia and the role of antifungal drugs.