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Microsporum audouinii

Colonial Morphology: Growth rate moderately rapid, felty to downy texture, greyish white to beige on the surface; reverse pale or salmon pink color.


Physiological Tests: Does not require any growth factor. Little or no growth on rice grain agar. Hair perforation test negative, BCP-milk: alkalization

 

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