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Biofilm formation of Malassezia pachydermatis from dogs.
Veterinary microbiology - 9 Nov 2012
Figueredo Luciana A, Cafarchia Claudia, Desantis Salvatore, Otranto Domenico
Abstract excerpt
Yeasts of the genus Malassezia are commensals of the normal skin microbial flora of humans and animals. These yeasts may become pathogenic under certain circumstances and their pathogenic role may be related to host immune system as well to yeast virulence factors (e.g., phospholipase production and biofilm formation). This study aims to evaluate the in vitro ability of M. pachydermatis strains to produce...
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