Browsing by Author "Delgado Caicedo, Erika Johana"
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Item Prevalencia de Malassezia spp. en infecciones del conducto auditivo externo en caninos y felinos de la ciudad de Cali: Análisis retrospectivo (2023-2024)(Universidad Santiago de Cali, 2025-12-09) Delgado Caicedo, Erika Johana; Rojas García, Karen Anaid; León Serpa, Victor Mauricio (Director); Villegas Gómez, Claudia Lucía (Directora)This retrospective study analyzed the prevalence of Malassezia spp. in the ear canals of canines and felines, using samples sent to the Zoolavet veterinary clinical laboratory in Santiago de Cali, Colombia, between January 2023 and December 2024. Malassezia pachydermatis is a commensal yeast with pathogenic potential that is frequently associated with otitis externa and dermatitis in companion animals, particularly under humid conditions and with a genetic or immunological predisposition. The research includes a statistical analysis by species, breed, sex, and age, allowing for the identification of local risk factors. Samples were evaluated using cytology with Wright (Diff-Quik) and Gram staining. Obtaining accurate epidemiological data in this study will contribute to establishing timely diagnostic and treatment strategies, thus improving animal welfare and supporting preventive veterinary medicine in the region.