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It has been known for many years that the Malassezia yeasts are
associated with a n- ber of different human diseases ranging from
pityriasis versicolor to seborrhoeic d- matitis. However the
evolving history of their taxonomy and pathogenicity, and the
management of the diseases that they cause has been a long, and
often diffcult, jou- ney. Their fastidious growth requirements
defed the initial attempts to culture these organisms on laboratory
media and their true identifcation and the relationship between
different species only became apparent with the application of
modern molecular techniques. Likewise although recognised in the
19th century as potential causes of human infection, piecing
together the complex and, in certain cases, still uncertain
relationships to different human diseases has taken many years.
Recognised initially as causes of infection of the skin, they are
now known to be superfcial c- mensals as well as potential causes
of infections in domestic animals and more serious human conditions
such as fungemia. They have also been implicated in the pathog-
esis of allergic and other infammatory diseases. Given this
complex, yet fascinating, history it seems appropriate to bring
together current thought on these yeasts, their structure and
function and their association with both human and animal disease
states. This book provides such a view of the genus Malassezia and
the diseases caused by its members.
It has been known for many years that the Malassezia yeasts are
associated with a n- ber of different human diseases ranging from
pityriasis versicolor to seborrhoeic d- matitis. However the
evolving history of their taxonomy and pathogenicity, and the
management of the diseases that they cause has been a long, and
often diffcult, jou- ney. Their fastidious growth requirements
defed the initial attempts to culture these organisms on laboratory
media and their true identifcation and the relationship between
different species only became apparent with the application of
modern molecular techniques. Likewise although recognised in the
19th century as potential causes of human infection, piecing
together the complex and, in certain cases, still uncertain
relationships to different human diseases has taken many years.
Recognised initially as causes of infection of the skin, they are
now known to be superfcial c- mensals as well as potential causes
of infections in domestic animals and more serious human conditions
such as fungemia. They have also been implicated in the pathog-
esis of allergic and other infammatory diseases. Given this
complex, yet fascinating, history it seems appropriate to bring
together current thought on these yeasts, their structure and
function and their association with both human and animal disease
states. This book provides such a view of the genus Malassezia and
the diseases caused by its members.
Microbiomics: Dimensions, Applications, and Translational
Implications of Human and Environmental Microbiome Research
describes a new, holistic approach to microbiomics. International
experts provide in-depth discussion of current research methods for
studying human, environmental, viral and fungal microbiomes, as
well as the implications of new discoveries for human health,
nutrition, disease, cancer research, probiotics and in the food and
agricultural industries. Distinct chapters covering culturomics and
sub-microbiomes, such as the viriome and mycetobiome, provide an
integrative framework for the expansion of microbiomics into new
areas of application, as well as crosspollination between research
areas. Detailed case studies include the use of microbiomics to
develop natural products with antimicrobial properties, microbiomic
enhancements in food and beverage technology, microbes for
bioprotection and biopreservation, microbial tools to reduce
antibiotic resistance, and maintenance and cultivation of human
microbial communities.
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