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What is the main factor that causes Malassezia to convert into disease form?
What is the main factor that causes Malassezia to convert into disease form?
- High humidity levels (correct)
- Cold and dry conditions
- Excessive sunlight exposure
- Low humidity levels
How does Malassezia Furfur affect the stratum corneum layer of the skin?
How does Malassezia Furfur affect the stratum corneum layer of the skin?
- It promotes excessive oil production
- It damages the top layer of the skin (correct)
- It enhances melanin production
- It causes inflammation and redness
What is the role of lipid degradation in Malassezia Furfur infection?
What is the role of lipid degradation in Malassezia Furfur infection?
- It leads to fungal growth (correct)
- It triggers inflammation in the skin
- It reduces oil production in the skin
- It promotes pigmentation of the skin
Which characteristic fluorescence color is associated with Malassezia Furfur yeast?
Which characteristic fluorescence color is associated with Malassezia Furfur yeast?
How does Malessezia Furfur primarily spread among individuals?
How does Malessezia Furfur primarily spread among individuals?
What is the common consequence of Malessezia fungimia in the context of TPN (total parental infusion)?
What is the common consequence of Malessezia fungimia in the context of TPN (total parental infusion)?
What skin manifestation is associated with Malassezia Furfur infection?
What skin manifestation is associated with Malassezia Furfur infection?
How does Malassezia Furfur thrive in terms of environmental conditions?
How does Malassezia Furfur thrive in terms of environmental conditions?
What is the impact of Malassezia Furfur infection on melanocytes?
What is the impact of Malassezia Furfur infection on melanocytes?
In what context does Malessezia fungimia usually occur?
In what context does Malessezia fungimia usually occur?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Malassezia Furfur yeast?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Malassezia Furfur yeast?
What is the appearance of patches caused by Malassezia Furfur on the skin?
What is the appearance of patches caused by Malassezia Furfur on the skin?
