Trichophyton mentagrophytes

var. mentagrophytes.
The zoophilic form of T. mentagrophytes with a wide range
of animal hosts including mice, guinea pigs, kangaroos, cats,
horses, sheep and rabbits. Produces inflammatory skin or
scalp lesions in humans, particularly in rural workers.
Kerion of the scalp and beard may occur. Invaded hairs
show an ectothrix infection but do not fluoresce under
Wood's ultra-violet light.
Distribution: World-wide.
Key Features:
Culture characteristics, microscopic
morphology and clinical disease with known animal
contacts.

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