Trichophyton mentagrophytes: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Colony morphology of Trichophyton mentagrophytes on dermatophyte test medium (DTM) plate and tube

Introduction Trichophyton mentagrophytes is a dermatophyte fungus belonging to the genus Trichophyton, which is known for causing various skin infections in humans and animals. It is an anthropophilic fungus, meaning it primarily infects humans, but it can also infect animals like rodents and domesticated pets. …

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Fusarium oxysporum: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Fusarium oxysporum growth on SDA tube

Introduction Fusarium oxysporum is a filamentous fungus belonging to the genus Fusarium. It is a widespread and economically significant plant pathogen that affects a wide range of crops, causing various diseases collectively known as “Fusarium wilt” or “Fusarium yellows.” This pathogen can infect over 100 …

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Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM): Introduction, Composition, Principle, Test Requirements, Procedure, Result-Interpretation, Colony Characteristics, Modifications,Uses, and Keynotes

Dermatophytes growth on Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM)

Introduction of Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM) Dermatophyte Test Medium (DTM) is a selective and differential medium recommended for the cultivation and isolation of pathogenic dermatophytes. The Dermatophytes are a distinct group of fungi that infect the hair, skin, and nails in humans producing a variety of …

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Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton: Definition, Differences and, Footages of Dermatophytes

Differences among Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton: Definition, Differences and, Footages of Dermatophytes

Definition of Dermatophytes Dermatophytes are a common label for a group of three types of keratinophilic fungi that infect keratinized tissues causing diseases known as dermatophytoses and they are Trichophyton,  Microsporum, and Epidermophyton that commonly cause skin, nail, and hair disease in our body. Differences among Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton The …

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