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Trichophyton
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Definition
: A mitosporic fungal genus and an anamorphic form of Arthroderma. Various species attack the skin, nails, and hair.
do not confuse with TRICHOPHYTIN, a fungal antigen; infection
Other names
Endodermophyton; Trychophytons; Trichophytons; Endodermophytons; Trychophyton