False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes,causative agent of athlete's foot (Tinea pedis) and scalp ringworm (Tinea capitus). Here,among threads of the fungus,round single-celled spores are seen; and cylindrical multi-celled spore bodies (macro- conidia,at centre) which are an important identi- fication feature. Trichophyton mentagrophytes is of two varieties: interdigitale infects the feet; mentagrophytes inhabits skin of the scalp giving rise to round,scaly lesions and producing itchy patches of hair loss,mainly in children. Spores are the means of infection. Treated with anti- fungal agents. Magnification: x260 at 6x7cm size | |
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