Ringworm due to Trichophyton rubrum PHIL 2909 lores

Id#: 2909 description: this patient, a native of new guinea, has ringworm on the skin of the right axilla and flank due to trichophyton rubrum. Usually occurring as a skin parasite, or dermatophyte on man and animals, the genus trichophyton is characterized by colorless spores that can cause ringworm on the body. This condition is called tinea corporis. Content providers(s): cdc/lucille k. Georg creation date: 1964 copyright restrictions: none - this image is in the public domain and thus free of any copyright restrictions. As a matter of courtesy we request that the content provider be credited and notified in any public or private usage of this image.