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Identification and distribution of a novel <i>Malassezia</i> species yeast on normal equine skin
1 Mar 2002
Abstract excerpt
This study aimed to investigate the distribution of Malassezia species yeasts on the skin of healthy horses. Acetate tape samples were obtained from the lip, axilla, interbulbar region, groin and anus of 12 healthy horses. The samples were stained and examined microscopically and sites harbouring yeast-like organisms were identified. Contact plates were applied to the skin at these sites and cultured at 26...
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