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Trichophyton is a genus of fungi that includes various species known to cause dermatophytosis, commonly known as ringworm. These fungi primarily infect keratin-rich tissues such as skin, hair, and nails. Trichophyton species are responsible for a range of infections, including athlete's foot, jock itch, and nail infections. They thrive in warm, moist environments and are often transmitted through direct contact or contaminated surfaces.
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What is the pathogen that causes tinea crursis?
The most common etiologic agents involved in tinea cruris areTrichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum; less common are Trichophyton mentagrophytes and Trichophyton verrucosum.
What is the scientific name for Dermatophyte?
Arthrodermataceae . Epidermophyton floccosum Microsporum audouinii Microsporum ferrugineum Trichophyton concentricum Trichophyton kanei Trichophyton megninii Trichophyton mentagrophytes (cottony and velvety) Trichophyton raubitschekii Trichophyton rubrum Trichophyton schoenleinii Trichophyton soudanense Trichophyton tonsurans Trichophyton violaceum Trichophyton yaoundei
When was Trichophyton interdigitale created?
Trichophyton interdigitale was created in 1917.
When was Trichophyton tonsurans created?
Trichophyton tonsurans was created in 1848.
What is the class order family genus and species of athlete's foot?
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How does trichophyton spread?
via salmonella
What is the causative agent for athlete's foot?
Athletes foot is caused by fungus. Usually a fungus called Trichophyton or tinea pedis.
What are the 8 levels of classification for athletes foot?
Athlete's foot, or tinea pedis, is classified in the following levels: Domain (Eukarya), Kingdom (Fungi), Phylum (Ascomycota), Class (Eurotiomycetes), Order (Onygenales), Family (Arthrodermataceae), Genus (Trichophyton), and Species (typically Trichophyton rubrum or Trichophyton mentagrophytes). This classification highlights the organism's fungal nature and its specific taxonomic hierarchy.
What kind of germ is athletes foot?
It's caused by the Trichophyton fungus, not a germ at all.
Does fungi cause athletes foot?
Yes. Athlete's foot is caused by fungi in the genus Trichophyton.
Which micro-organism causes ringworm?
Micro-organism's that cause ringworm include the three genera of fungi Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum. Micro-organism's that cause ringworm include the three genera of fungi Trichophyton, Epidermophyton, and Microsporum.
What makes a pathogen a true pathogen?
The dimention
