1. The genus " Microsporum " contains a number of pathogens to both humans and animals. 2. "Microsporum audouinii " fluoresces when examined in ultraviolet light ( Wood's lamp ). 3. "Microsporum canis " is among the most common dermatophytes associated with tinea capitis and tinea corporis. 4. "Microsporum gypseum " is categorized as a rare agent of infection, and usually only occurs in rural areas. 5. There is still debate about the phylogenetic placement of this dermatophyte, but the accepted name is " Microsporum gallinae ". 6. Infections from " Microsporum " species are mainly in South America, Southern and Central Europe, Africa and the Middle East. 7. Seventeen species of " Microsporum " have been described; however, only the more common species are included in these descriptions. 8. "Microsporum canis " has no specific growth factor or nutrition requirements, hence it grows well on most commercially available media. 9. "Microsporum gallinae " was first identified in 1881 by Megnin from chicken favus, and named " Epidermophyton gallinae ". 10. Examples of some common human diseases caused by " Microsporum nanum " including tinea capitis, tinea corporis, tinea cruris, and tinea faciei.
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