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Microbiology General f1816e09

Which of the following fungi is/are difficult to isolate culture -

A
Candida
B
Dermatophytes
C
Cryptococcus
D
Malassezia furfur
High-Yield Explanation
Malassezia furfur does not grow on regular sabouraud's medium. It requires complex media to grow M. furfur is a lipid-dependent fungus and 1% emulsified olive oil is added to sabouraud medium for its cultivation Two media are now widely employed for all Malassezia species. Dixon medium Modified Dixon medium

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