M. gypseum

Figure 4.25 A: M. canis * B: M. gypseum * C: M. nanum * *Courtesy of Sandra Arduin, Michigan Department of Community Health
Figure 4.25
A: M. canis *
B: M. gypseum *
C: M. nanum *
*Courtesy of Sandra Arduin,
Michigan Department of
Community Health
(Figure 4.25B)
  • Infection: tinea capitis (ectothrix), favus
  • Colony: cinnamon color → reverse yellow
  • Conidia: fusiform thin-walled macroconidia with rounded ends, club-shaped microconidia
  • Misc: (+) polished rice growth, rapid growth