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[!\[Malassezia Yeast (stained cytology) (Origin: Mérial)\](/thumbnails/25143-280-210-Crop.jpg)
Malassezia dermatitis and otitis
                The yeasts of the genus Malassezia have been of recognised clinical importance since the 1990s. Malassezia are lipophilic yeasts (increased growth in the presence of lipids) but not lipo-dependent (they can grow without lipids) like other...](/skin-pathologies/fungal-infections-of-the-skin/malassezia-dermatitis-otitis/)

[!\[Microsporum canis: circular alopecia\](/thumbnails/16725-280-210-Crop.jpg)
Dermatophytosis / Ringworm
                Ringworm is an important cause of skin infection in cats and dogs. They are caused by fungi of the genera Microsporum and Trychophyton; Microsporum canis being the most frequently isolated fungus.These mycoses are of great concern because they](/skin-pathologies/fungal-infections-of-the-skin/dermatophytosis-ringworm/)

[Veterinary dermatology](/veterinary-dermatology/ "Veterinary dermatology Beco - Belgium")