Which of the following fungi is difficult to isolate on REGULAR SDA media
High-Yield Explanation
M. furfur requires fatty acids for growth and does not grow on regular Sabouraud's medium Hence is cultured on the Sabouraud's dextrose agar (SDA) overlayed with a layer of olive oil. On incubation at 37degC, the fungus produces creamy colonies or Fried egg colonies within 5-7 days. Candida, Dermatophytes, Cryptococcus can be isolated easily on SDA.