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What is the primary form of Malassezia furfur and other Malassezia species?
What is the primary form of Malassezia furfur and other Malassezia species?
- Hyphal form
- Yeast form (correct)
- Filamentous structures
- Conidial form
Why is Malassezia furfur not frequently isolated from clinical specimens?
Why is Malassezia furfur not frequently isolated from clinical specimens?
- It is a commensal organism
- It is not commonly encountered
- It has strict nutritional requirements (correct)
- It is not pathogenic
What type of fatty acids does Malassezia furfur require in vitro?
What type of fatty acids does Malassezia furfur require in vitro?
- Short and medium chain fatty acids
- Medium chain fatty acids
- Medium and long chain fatty acids (correct)
- Short chain fatty acids
Which species of Malassezia is associated with otitis externa in dogs?
Which species of Malassezia is associated with otitis externa in dogs?
What is the optimal growth temperature range for Malassezia furfur?
What is the optimal growth temperature range for Malassezia furfur?
Which medium does not require the addition of exogenous lipids for Malassezia pachydermatis growth?
Which medium does not require the addition of exogenous lipids for Malassezia pachydermatis growth?
What is the typical color of M. pachydermatis colonies?
What is the typical color of M. pachydermatis colonies?
Which antifungal is most isolates of M. furfur resistant to?
Which antifungal is most isolates of M. furfur resistant to?
What is the characteristic of M. pachydermatis in terms of filamentous forms?
What is the characteristic of M. pachydermatis in terms of filamentous forms?
Which of the following antifungals is M. furfur susceptible to?
Which of the following antifungals is M. furfur susceptible to?
What is the morphology of M. pachydermatis colonies?
What is the morphology of M. pachydermatis colonies?
