Microsporum canis with polymorphous macroconidia.
An atypical strain of Microsporum canis was isolated in our laboratory, which was characterized by a variety of polymorphous macroconidia. These are demonstrated by illustrations. Based on our observation and literature, the relationship between Microsporum canis and Microsporum distortum is discussed. Epidemiologic aspects are mentioned.
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D000818:Animals; D003881:Dermatomycoses / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006801:Humans; D008864:Microsporum / Q000254:growth & development*; D008875:Middle Aged; D013172:Spores, Fungal