M. nanum

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 4.25C)
  • Infection: pig ringworm, tinea capitis (ectothrix)
  • Colony: fluffy white-beige → reverse orange to brown
  • Conidia: small 1–3 celled macroconidia (“pig snout”)