T. tonsurans | Figure 4.26
A: T. mentagrophytes *
B: T. rubrum *
C: T. tonsurans *
*Courtesy of Sandra Arduin,
Michigan Department of
Community Health |
(Figure 4.26C) - Infection: most common cause of tinea capitis in the USA (e ndothrix) , tinea corporis, tinea pedis
- Colony: varying color → reverse reddish brown
- Hyphae: septate hyphae with spiral coils
- Conidia: variable sizes (teardrop, balloon, matchstick forms)
- Misc: partial thiamine requirement
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