<prompt> Which of the following fungi isare difficult to isolate culture ?CandidaDermatophytesCryptococcusMalassezia furfur  <response>: Ans. is A i.e., Malassezia furfur Malassezia furfur does not grow on regular sabourauds medium. It requires complex media to grow M. furfur is a lipid dependent fungus and 1 emulsified olive oil is added to sabouraud medium for its cultivation Two media are now widely employed for all malassezia species. Dixon medium Modified dixon medium 