MICROBIOLOGY
- Filamentous fungi (molds) able to digest nutrients from keratin, living tissue usually not invaded. 3 genera: Microsporum, Trichophyton,& Epidermophyton species.
- Dermatophytes can be zoophilic (cats, dogs, horses, pigs, etc.), geophilic (soil), or anthropophilic (natural pathogens of humans).
- Transfer from soil, animals or humans via arthrospores (very hardy vegetative cells). Direct contact is not necessary to acquire infection.
- Microsporum most common species: M. canis. Epidermophyton most common species: E. floccosum
- Trichophyton most common species: T. tonsurans, T. rubrum, T. mentagrophytes.
Dermatophytes was found in Johns Hopkins ABX Guide.
If you are a registered user, please log in below.
If not, learn more about gaining full access.
- Login
- Try
- Johns Hopkins Guides include up-to-date, authoritative content to help you treat patients and raise the standard of care.
Try these free topics now!
Johns Hopkins ABX Guide
Johns Hopkins Diabetes Guide
Johns Hopkins HIV Guide
![[Top]](images/m/top.gif)
