Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. mentagrophytes.

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Trichophyton mentagrophytes var. mentagrophytes.
The zoophilic form of T. mentagrophytes with a
wide range of animal hosts including mice, guinea
pigs, kangaroos, cats, horses, sheep and rabbits.
Produces inflammatory skin or scalp lesions in
humans, particularly in rural workers. Kerion of
the scalp and beard may occur. Invaded hairs
show an ectothrix infection but do not fluoresce
under Wood's ultra-violet light. Distribution
World-wide. Key Features Culture
characteristics, microscopic morphology and
clinical disease with known animal contacts.
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