Trichophyton
A mitosporic fungal genus and an anamorphic form of Arthroderma. Various species attack the skin, nails, and hair.
Source: National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification
Images
Figure 1. <i>Trichophyton rubrum</i>, seen with GMS stain of skin biopsy.
Figure 1. Trichophyton rubrum, seen with GMS stain of skin biopsy.
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Figure 2. <i>Trichophyton rubrum</i>, in skin, biopsy with PAS stain.
Figure 2. Trichophyton rubrum, in skin, biopsy with PAS stain.
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Notes
For Figures 1 and 2, please refer to the Welcome and Contributing Authors page for the list of IDSA 2003 Contributors. Copyright 41st Annual Meeting of Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA), 2003. Used with permission.
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References
  1. National Library of Medicine 2013 MeSH Scope Note and Classification