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Trichophyton rubrum

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Colonial Morphology: Growth rate moderately rapid to slow matures in about 14 days, downy, sometimes powdery, granular to fluffy, white to pale pink or buff on surface; reverse rusty rose red or wine read, sometimes violet, yellow or uncolored.

Physiological Tests: Urease negative, hair perforation test negative, no requirements for growth factors; BCP milk: no change in pH.

 

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