Which of the following statements about Malassezia is FALSE?

A. It is part of the microbiota of the skin.
B. It causes phaeohyphomycosis.
C. It is a basidomycete.
D. It causes pityriasis.
E. It tends to develop into a chronic infection.


Answer: B

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