Trichophyton tonsurans — Details

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In Great Britain and/or Ireland:
Animal / parasite
Trichophyton tonsurans parasitises skin of Homo sapiens

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Trichophyton tonsurans

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Trichophyton tonsurans is a species of fungus in the Arthrodermataceae family. It is a common cause of tinea capitis in the United Kingdom.[1]

References

  1. ^ Fuller LC (2009). "Changing face of tinea capitis in Europe". Curr. Opin. Infect. Dis. 22 (2): 115–8. doi:10.1097/QCO.0b013e3283293d9b. PMID 19262376. http://meta.wkhealth.com/pt/pt-core/template-journal/lwwgateway/media/landingpage.htm?issn=0951-7375&volume=22&issue=2&spage=115. Retrieved 2011-01-24. 
Superficial and
cutaneous
(dermatomycosis):
Tinea=skin;
Piedra (exothrix/
endothrix)=hair
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Other
Subcutaneous,
systemic,
and opportunistic
Dimorphic
(yeast+mold)
Other
Yeast-like
Mold-like
Mesomycetozoea
Ungrouped
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