Trichophyton
genus of Fungi
Trichophyton is a genus of fungus.
| Trichophyton | |
|---|---|
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| Trichophyton rubrum | |
Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Eurotiomycetes |
| Order: | Onygenales |
| Family: | Arthrodermataceae |
| Genus: | Trichophyton Malmsten |
Athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch are infections of the nail, beard, skin and scalp. They are parasitic, and caused by Trichophyton.
