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Trichophyton (fungus)

Known as: Trichophyton, Trichophytons, Trychophytons 
A genus of fungi in the phylum Ascomycota that includes those that cause tinea, athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch. Species in this genus are… 
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
ABSTRACT Dermatophytes are fungi that belong to three genera: Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton. Identification of… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
The prevalence of onychomycosis has been estimated at approximately 6.48% (95% confidence interval 6.09–6.88%) within the… 
1998
1998
Abstract. Nucleotide sequences of chitin synthase 1 (CHS1) gene of dermatophytes, Arthroderma benhamiae, A. simii, A… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Dermatophytes of the genus Trichophyton cause infections of human skin, nails, and hair. Unlike most Ags, Trichophyton can elicit… 
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Fungal infections of skin or nails are extremely common and often caused by dermatophyte fungi of the genus Trichophyton. These… 
Highly Cited
1983
Highly Cited
1983
With mycelium, arthrospores and microconidia of trichophyton mentagrophytes as inocula, a variety of in-vitro tests were used to… 
1983
1983
The role of complement in infections by dermatophytes is unknown. Therefore we evaluated the ability of the dermatophyte…