Abstract
Malassezia furfur is a saprophytic fungus that is part of the normal cutaneous microflora of adults. It frequently causes tinea versicolor and less often, a distinctive folliculitis. In infants and occasionally in adults the fungus is associated with a sepsis syndrome that heralds a deep-seated infection. These entities, their diagnosis, and their treatment are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 53-64 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Infectious disease clinics of North America |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - Mar 1989 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Microbiology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases