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Trichophyton rubrum

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Trichophyton ru·brum (rbrm)
n.
A fungal parasite that causes persistent infections in the nails.


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In New Zealand, Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum are the most common causes.
The jock itch fungus is known as the Trichophyton rubrum which also causes infection to the toes and other body parts.
Most Onychomycosis is due to infection with Trichophyton rubrum, but in a few cases Epidermophyton flocwsum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes may be recovered.
 
 
 
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