Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Ear infection linked to Malassezia sympodialis yeast in two cats
By Crespo, M J et al.·Published in Journal of clinical microbiology·2000·Departament de Patologia i Producció, Spain·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Otitis externa associated with Malassezia sympodialis in two cats.
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- cat
Plain-English summary
Two cats were found to have ear infections caused by a type of yeast called Malassezia sympodialis. This yeast is known to thrive in oily environments and can lead to discomfort and irritation in the ears. The cats likely showed signs like scratching at their ears or shaking their heads. Treatment typically involves antifungal medications to clear the infection and soothe the symptoms.
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Abstract
The lipid-dependent species Malassezia sympodialis was isolated from two cats with otitis externa. To our knowledge, this is the first report of the isolation of lipid-dependent species of the genus Malassezia associated with skin disease in domestic animals.
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