Trichophyton verrucosum
Trichophyton verrucosum
Trichophyton verrucosum (pronunciation: trik-oh-FY-ton ver-oo-KOH-sum) is a dermatophyte fungus that is known to cause tinea infections in humans and animals.
Etymology
The term Trichophyton is derived from the Greek words tricho meaning "hair" and phyton meaning "plant". Verrucosum is derived from the Latin word verruca meaning "wart", referring to the wart-like lesions that can be caused by this fungus.
Description
Trichophyton verrucosum is a zoophilic fungus, meaning it primarily infects animals, but can also infect humans through direct contact. It is one of the most common causes of ringworm in cattle and can also infect other animals such as horses and dogs. In humans, it can cause tinea corporis, a type of ringworm that affects the body, and tinea capitis, a type of ringworm that affects the scalp.
Symptoms
Infection with Trichophyton verrucosum can cause a variety of symptoms, including red, itchy, scaly patches on the skin, hair loss in the affected area, and, in severe cases, the formation of painful, wart-like lesions.
Treatment
Treatment for Trichophyton verrucosum infections typically involves the use of antifungal medications, such as griseofulvin or terbinafine. In severe cases, or in cases where the infection does not respond to topical treatments, oral antifungal medications may be necessary.
Prevention
Prevention of Trichophyton verrucosum infections involves good hygiene practices, such as regular hand washing, avoiding direct contact with infected animals, and not sharing personal items such as towels or hairbrushes.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Trichophyton verrucosum
- Wikipedia's article - Trichophyton verrucosum
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