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Trichophyton tonsurans
Trichophyton
tonsurans is a causative agent of
Dermatophytosis, (Information from www.doctorfungus.org @ 2005)
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Trichophyton tonsurans Mold Pictures
(Image Courtesy of www.doctorfungus.org @ 2005) Microscopic morphology of Trichophyton tonsurans
The hyphae are relatively
broad, irregular and much branched with numerous septa.
(Image Courtesy of www.doctorfungus.org @ 2005)
Growth culture of Trichophyton tonsurans showing considerable variation in texture and color.
(Image Courtesy of www.doctorfungus.org @ 2005)
Circular, finely scaling
lesion with distinct erythematous borders on
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Ecology Trichophyton tonsurans is a cosmopolitan and anthropophilic dermatophyte commonly isolated in certain regions such as in Mexico, in other countries of Latin America and in large cities in the United States.
Pathogenicity and Health Effects Trichophyton tonsurans is a causative agent of infections of the scalp and of the glabrous skin or nails. Infection of animals is rare.
Macroscopic Appearance Ø Growth rate is slow and texture of colonies ranges from suede – like, to powdery or velvety; and Ø Surface colony color is white, beige, pale yellow, sulfur yellow, or brown while reverse is yellow to dark brown, or red brown.
Microscopic Appearance Ø Microconidia are numerously present and with varying shapes and sizes from pyriform to club – shaped, or balloon – shaped; and Ø Macroconidia are rarely present, with smooth, thin walls and are sinuous.
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