RT Book, Section A1 Harik, Nada A2 Kline, Mark W. SR Print(0) ID 1182937269 T1 Malassezia T2 Rudolph's Pediatrics, 23e YR 2018 FD 2018 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781259588594 LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1182937269 RD 2024/03/29 AB The genus Malassezia (formerly known as Pityrosporum) includes 14 species, of which 11 are associated with significant human disease (Table 296-1). Skin diseases are the most common manifestation of Malassezia infection. Malassezia species, however, can cause invasive infections, especially in neonates and immunocompromised individuals. Confirmed dermatoses caused by Malassezia species include tinea versicolor, seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis.