Epidermophyton floccosum: Introduction, Morphology, Pathogenicity, Lab Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention, and Keynotes

Introduction Epidermophyton floccosum is a dermatophyte fungus belonging to the group of fungi responsible for causing superficial fungal infections in humans and animals. Dermatophytes are known for their ability to infect the skin, hair, and nails, causing conditions collectively referred to as dermatophytosis or ringworm …

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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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