Trichophyton schoenleini
fungi
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Trichophyton schoenleini is a species of fungi that belongs to the genus Trichophyton. This genus is known for causing infections of the skin, hair, and nails in both humans and animals. T. schoenleini is specifically associated with a scalp infection in humans known as favus. While Trichophyton species are found globally, T. schoenleini is noted to be more prevalent in the Mediterranean region. These fungi form colonies composed of hyphae, which are transparent, tubelike filaments.12
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