Malassezia furfur, LM

Light micrograph (LM) of a skin scale from a patient with tinea versicolor, showing yeast-like fungal cells and short hyphae characteristic of Malassezia furfur. Usually M. furfur grows sparsely without causing a rash. In some individuals, it grows more actively for reasons unknown, resulting in pale brown flaky patches on the trunk, neck, or arms. Magnification unknown.

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Science Source / Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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2749 x 1847 pixels

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9 x 6 inches / 23 x 16 cm

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