Trichophyton is a genus of fungus, which includes the parasitic varieties that cause tinea, including athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, and similar infections of the nail, beard, skin and scalp.

Nov 27, 2025 · Identify and treat common fungal infections caused by Trichophyton. Learn about causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, and management strategies.

Feb 13, 2026 · Sexually transmitted ringworm, known as trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, or TMVII, is a fungus that infects the skin.

Trichophyton infection is primarily caused by exposure to fungi found in warm, moist environments such as public swimming pools or locker rooms. Trichophyton infections can manifest in various forms, …

Trichophyton, genus of fungi that infects the skin, hair, and nails of humans and other animals. Fungi of this genus are one of several causes of athlete’s foot, jock itch, and other ringworm infections in people.

Trichophyton is a dermatophyte which inhabits the soil, humans or animals. Related to its natural habitats, the genus includes anthropophilic, zoophilic, and geophilic species. Some species are …

Feb 12, 2026 · Health officials in Minnesota say the state is seeing an outbreak of a new, sexually transmitted fungal skin infection. The infection is caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII …

Rippon (1988) accepted 22 species and four varieties in the genus Trichophyton based on morphology. DNA sequences now play a prominent role in delineating phylogenetic relationships, and as such …

Jan 6, 2026 · Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII, said as “TM seven”) is a new kind of fungal skin infection that can cause tinea (ringworm). TMVII infection is associated with sexual …

Feb 6, 2026 · Emerging strains Trichophyton indotineae (T. indotineae) T. indotineae, previously considered a subtype of Trichophyton mentagrophytes is now considered its own species. T. …