P. Szczepański

A comprehensive review of the taxonomy, pathogenesis, and therapeutic challenges of Malassezia pachydermatis in companion animals

Malassezia pachydermatis is a lipophilic yeast that forms part of the skin microbiota of dogs and cats, and can transform into an opportunistic pathogen when the microbial equilibrium is disrupted. It is most commonly implicated in cases of otitis externa and dermatitis in dogs, and is increasingly isolated from cats a...