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Trichophyton verrucosum

• Stain: Lactophenol Aniline Blue

• Magnification: x400
Structure: Club shaped microconidia are often absent. Very rare “rat tail” shaped macroconidia, typically chains of chlamydospores, sometimes antler type branches may be seen.

 
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