The Member of the Normal Flora Sometimes Considered Responsible for Tinea

Question

The member of the normal flora sometimes considered responsible for tinea versicolor is
A)staphylococci.
B)diptheroids.
C)Candida spp.
D)Malassezia spp.

Accepted Answer

Malassezia spp. are yeasts that are part of the normal skin flora and are responsible for causing tinea versicolor, a fungal skin infection. Staphylococci and diphtheroids are bacteria that are part of the normal skin flora and do not cause tinea versicolor. While Candida spp. can cause skin infections, they are not typically associated with tinea versicolor.