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Trichophyton
genus of Fungi / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Trichophyton is a genus of fungus.
Quick Facts Trichophyton, Scientific classification ...
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Trichophyton rubrum | |
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Unrecognized taxon (fix): | Trichophyton |
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Athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch are infections of the nail, beard, skin and scalp. They are parasitic, and caused by Trichophyton.