Dermatophyte (from the Greek words δέρμα, dérma, “skin”, and φυτόν, phytón, “plant”) is a fungus that causes parasitic infections on the skin, hair, or nails. There are about 300 dermatophyte species belonging to the genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.
Dermatophyte
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