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Trichophyton tonsurans


Colonial Morphology:
Moderately slow growth, matures in about 12 days, highly variable, suede like, powdery or velvety, white, beige, greyish, pale or sulfur yellow, rose or brownish on surface; reverse colorless, yellow, dark brown or red brown.

Physiological Tests:
Urease positive, hair perforation test usually negative, requires thiamine, BCP-milk: alkalinization

 

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