Next generation mycological diagnosis: Artificial intelligence-based classifier of the presence of Malassezia yeasts in tape strip samples.

Journal: Mycoses
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Malassezia yeasts are almost universally present on human skin worldwide. While they can cause diseases such as pityriasis versicolor, their implication in skin homeostasis and pathophysiology of other dermatoses is still unclear. Their analysis using native microscopy of skin tape strips is operator dependent and requires skill, training and significant amounts of hands-on time.

Authors

  • Martin Köberle
    Department of Dermatology and Allergy, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
  • Alexander Zink
    Department of Dermatology and Allergy, Faculty of Medicine, Technical University of Munich, 80802, Munich, Germany.
  • Tilo Biedermann
    Department of Dermatology and Allergy, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.
  • Sebastian Sitaru
    Department of Dermatology and Allergy, TUM School of Medicine and Health, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany.