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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
Single-Step PCR Using (GACA)4 Primer: Utility for Rapid Identification of Dermatophyte Species and Strains
ABSTRACT Dermatophytes are fungi that belong to three genera: Epidermophyton, Microsporum, and Trichophyton. Identification of… 
Highly Cited
2006
Highly Cited
2006
Prevalence and Epidemiology of Onychomycosis
The prevalence of onychomycosis has been estimated at approximately 6.48% (95% confidence interval 6.09–6.88%) within the… 
2005
2005
In vitro antifungal assay of traditional Argentine medicinal plants.
1998
1998
Molecular Analysis of Chitin Synthase 1 (CHS1) Gene Sequences of Trichophyton mentagrophytes Complex and T. rubrum
Abstract. Nucleotide sequences of chitin synthase 1 (CHS1) gene of dermatophytes, Arthroderma benhamiae, A. simii, A… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Definition of a Trichophyton protein associated with delayed hypersensitivity in humans. Evidence for immediate (IgE and IgG4) and delayed hypersensitivity to a single protein.
Dermatophytes of the genus Trichophyton cause infections of human skin, nails, and hair. Unlike most Ags, Trichophyton can elicit… 
1992
1992
Solanum chrysotrichum (Schldl.) a plant used in Mexico for the treatment of skin mycosis.
Highly Cited
1991
Highly Cited
1991
Trichophyton tonsurans allergen. I. Characterization of a protein that causes immediate but not delayed hypersensitivity.
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
The sensitivity of mycelium, arthrospores and microconidia of Trichophyton mentagrophytes to imidazoles determined by in-vitro tests.
With mycelium, arthrospores and microconidia of trichophyton mentagrophytes as inocula, a variety of in-vitro tests were used to… 
1983
1983
Complement activation by trichophyton rubrum.
The role of complement in infections by dermatophytes is unknown. Therefore we evaluated the ability of the dermatophyte… 
Highly Cited
1973
Highly Cited
1973
Abnormalities of delayed hypersensitivity in systemic lupus erythematosus.
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