Trichophyton tonsurans
Encyclopedia
Trichophyton tonsurans is a species of fungus
in the Arthrodermataceae
family. It is a common cause of tinea capitis
in the United Kingdom
.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
in the Arthrodermataceae
Arthrodermataceae
The Arthrodermataceae are a family of fungi containing three dermatophytes -- genera Epidermophyton, Microsporum and Trichophyton.-External links:**...
family. It is a common cause of tinea capitis
Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp. The disease is primarily caused by dermatophytes in the Trichophyton and Microsporum genera that invade the hair shaft...
in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.