sábado, 14 de abril de 2012

CDC - Fungal Diseases - Dermatophytes

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CDC - Fungal Diseases - Dermatophytes

Dermatophytes

Dermatophytes are fungi that cause skin, hair, and nail infections. Infections caused by these fungi are also sometimes known as "ringworm" or "tinea." Despite the name "ringworm," this infection is not caused by a worm, but by a type of fungus called a dermatophyte. Dermatophytes can live on moist areas of the skin, on environmental surfaces, and on household items such as clothing, towels, and bedding.
Anyone can get a dermatophyte infection, including animals. Click here for more information on pets and ringworm.
For other Fungal topics, visit the Fungal Homepage.
Photomicrograph of the dermatophyte Trichophyton mentagrophytes
Photomicrograph of the dermatophyte Trichophyton mentagrophytes

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