Where Is Microsporum Found?

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Microsporum distortum is a zoophilic dermatophyte that rarely infects humans. It has been isolated from ringworm in dogs, cats, horses, swine, guinea pigs, monkeys, rabbits, and humans (4,6). It produces a yellow-greenish fluorescence in hair, where it is associated with small ectothrix spores.

Where is epidermophyton found?

About 20 species in three genera – Epidermophyton, Microsporum, Trichophyton – all with the ability to utilise keratin, grow in the non-living tissues of hair, nails, and skin, in the region above the layers where keratin is deposited.

What does Microsporum look like?

Microsporum species may form both macro- and microconidia, although they are not always present. Cultures are mostly granular to cottony, yellowish to brownish, with a cream-coloured or brown colony reverse.

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