Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
New type of Malassezia yeast found in cat ear infection
By Hirai, Asuka et al.·Published in The Journal of veterinary medical science·2002·Department of Pathobiology, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A unique isolate of Malassezia from a cat.
- Species:
- cat
Plain-English summary
A cat with ear infections (otitis externa) was found to have a unique type of yeast called Malassezia, which is similar to a known species but appears to be different enough to possibly be a new one. This finding suggests that there may be more types of Malassezia that can affect cats than previously recognized. If your cat has ear problems, it's important to consult your veterinarian for proper diagnosis and treatment options.
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Abstract
An isolate of Malassezia from a cat with otitis externa was examined mycologically as well as molecularly. The isolate was similar to M. sympodialis in morphological and biochemical characteristics. In molecular analysis, however, it differed from the 7 species of Malassezia previously reported. Therefore, this clinical isolate from a cat might be a new species of Malassezia.
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