Malassezia yeasts, everywhere and sometimes dangerous

Thursday, January 8, 2015 - 20:00 in Health & Medicine

Malassezia yeasts have been found in human dandruff, deep-sea vents, and pretty much everywhere in between. The skin of most if not all warm-blooded animals is covered with these microbes, and while they mostly live in peaceful co-existence with their hosts, they can cause serious diseases in humans and our furry friends.

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