Trichophyton - Wikipedia Trichophyton is a genus of fungus, which includes the parasitic varieties that cause tinea, including athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, and similar infections of the nail, beard, skin and scalp
Trichophyton Infection: Causes, Signs, and Treatment Trichophyton infection is primarily caused by exposure to fungi found in warm, moist environments such as public swimming pools or locker rooms Trichophyton infections can manifest in various forms, including skin rashes, itching, and nail discoloration
Trichophyton Species - Doctor Fungus Trichophyton is a dermatophyte which inhabits the soil, humans or animals Related to its natural habitats, the genus includes anthropophilic, zoophilic, and geophilic species Some species are cosmopolitan Others have a restricted geographic distribution
Trichophyton spp- An Overview - Online Microbiology Notes Trichophyton is a dermatophyte fungus classified along with Epidermophyton and Microsporum spp Dermatophytic fungi are known to cause of dermatophytosis, a cutaneous infection of the skin, hair, and nails, in humans and animals
Trichophyton | Mycology | University of Adelaide Rippon (1988) accepted 22 species and four varieties in the genus Trichophyton based on morphology DNA sequences now play a prominent role in delineating phylogenetic relationships, and as such species concepts in Trichophyton have changed Sixteen species are now recognised in the genus
Cutaneous Fungal Infections Caused by Dermatophytes and Non . . . Cutaneous fungal infection of the skin and nails poses a significant global public health challenge Dermatophyte infection, mainly caused by Trichophyton spp , is the primary pathogenic agent responsible for skin, hair, and nail infections worldwide
Trichophyton: Species, Disease Treatment | Mold Busters Trichophyton is a genus of fungi that (along with Epidermophyton and Microsporum) belongs to the group known as dermatophytes This group of closely related fungi have the ability to invade keratinized tissue like skin, nails and hair and produce an infection