Which of the following fungi is difficult to isolate on REGULAR SDA media
M. furfur requires fatty acids for growth and does not grow on regular Sabouraud's medium Hence is cultured on the Sabouraud's dextrose agar (SDA) overlayed with a layer of olive oil. On incubation at 37degC, the fungus produces creamy colonies or Fried egg colonies within 5-7 days. Candida, Dermatophytes, Cryptococcus can be isolated easily on SDA.
Candida
Dermatophytes
Cryptococcus
Malassezia furfur
Mycology