Dermatophytes
Dermatophytes Introduction Filamentous fungi Infect only superficial keratinized tissue Skin(stratum corneum), hair and nails. Cause a variety of clinical conditions, collectively known as dermatophytoses, tinea or ring worm. Classification: Three genera: Trichophyton Causes black dot ring worm Microsporum Epidermophyton Distribution: Epidermophyton floccosum Worldwide Trichophyton mentographytes Worldwide T. rubrum Worldwide T. Tonsurans Europe america M. distortum Australia, USA M. […]


