LOINC long common name : Malassezia sp [Presence] in Ear by Light microscopy;
LOINC short name : Malassezia sp Ear Ql Micro;
LOINC description : The presence (none, few, marked, etc.) of Malassezia (fungi) in an ear swab sample
taken from the left external ear. In veterinary medicine, Malassezia species, particularly
M. pachydermatis, are commonly found in low numbers in the ear canals of healthy dogs
and cats. When the ears are pruritic (itchy), an overgrowth of the fungi is suspected
and anti-fungal treatment may be needed. When a dark exudate is seen in the canal,
the presence of either Malassezia species or a parasite is likely but may also be
seen with a bacterial infection.[MERCK VET: eye-and-ear] The clinical course for each
ear may be tracked separately in order to monitor response to treatment.;
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