Malassezia pachydermatis in small animals.

Abstract

Summary:  Sixty‐two small animals suspected of fungal diseases were examined in the capital of Slovakia, Bratislava, during the years 1978 to 1985. The yeast‐like organism, Malassezia pachydermatis was cultivated from 11 cases. The change of the generic name Pityrosporum to Malassezia by Dutch taxonomists has prompted the present discussion of the historical development of the nomenclature of this species.