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Molecular taxonomy of Trichophyton mentagrophytes and T. tonsurans
1 Oct 1999
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Most members of the anamorph genus Trichophyton are anthropophilic and have evolved with the human host. Classical parameters for the identification of dermatophytes include clinical features, cultural characteristics, conidial morphology and physiological test results. Phenotypic variability and pleomorphism due to culturing on artificial media is common among this group of organisms and has led to the...
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