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Trichophyton megninii

Colonial Morphology: Grows moderately rapid as felty to downy, pale pink to violet, suede like on the surface and reverse deep red.

Physiological Tests: Urease test positive (broth), hair perforation test negative, requires histidine, BCP- milk: alkalinization

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