Question 8

(Multiple Choice)

The following organism is isolated from a case of tinea capitis. The organism grew rapidly producing tan mold colonies. This organism is most likely The following organism is isolated from a case of tinea capitis. The organism grew rapidly producing tan mold colonies. This organism is most likely   A) Trichophyton rubrum. B) Epidermophyton audouinii. C) Fonsecaea compacta. D) Microsporum gypseum.


A) Trichophyton rubrum.
B) Epidermophyton audouinii.
C) Fonsecaea compacta.
D) Microsporum gypseum.

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