AMB Volume 39, Issue 2, 2023 Pages 197-201 https://doi.org/10.59393/amb23390213
Antifungal Susceptibility Pattern of Malassezia sp. Isolated from the North-East Region of India
Marak E.K., Singh Th.N., Devi Kh.S., Singh Y.R.B., Devi Kh.R.
Malassezia comprises lipophilic yeasts which are considered as commensals of the skin and become pathogenic under certain conditions. One hundred and forty-four specimens from clinically suspected cases of pityriasis versicolor were collected and processed microbiologically. Malassezia sp. was identified phenotypically and MIC for common antifungal drugs was performed. Thirty-three percent of the collected specimens were culture positive for Malassezia sp. M. furfur (50%) is the commonest species isolated from pityriasis versicolor cases, followed by M. globosa (35.4%). The study observed low MICs for itraconazole and voriconazole. Itraconazole is the choice of drug for the treatment of Malassezia infection.
Keywords: Malassezia sp., MIC, antifungal activity
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