Living Organisms / Fungi (Bacteria) / Ascomycota / Genus:
Microsporum
· Fungal
genera and types to have Wildpro links
· General
Notes and Morphology
· References
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General Notes and Morphology |
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| This genera
contains species which are dermatophytes.
"Dermatophytes generally are susceptible to common disinfectants, particularly those
containing cresol, iodine or chlorine. They survive for years in the inanimate
environment. (B88)" Perfect State: Nannizzia |
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| Reproduction | Sexual Spores | Produces ascospores when in the non-parasitic phase. (B88) |
| Conidia | Two types of conidia
may be produced by ascomycetes: Macroconidia: usually produced by members of this genus. If present - walls are usually thick with a rough surface and are spindle-, boat- or cigar-shaped. The spores are borne singly and are divided into many cells by transverse septae. (B88) (B92) (B21) Microconidia: Relatively few of these spores are produced by species of this genus. If present, they are tear-shaped and borne singly on the hyphae. (B88) |
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| Primary References at the level of this taxa | |
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Genus Author |
Suzanne Boardman |
| B47 | John F Timoney, James H Gillespie, Fredric W Scott, Jeffrey E Barlough |
| Hagan and Bruner's Microbiology and Infectious Diseases of Domestic Animals - Eight Edition | |
| B88 | Dwight C Hirsh and Yuan Chuang Zee |
| Veterinary Microbiology | |
| B21 | P J Quinn, M E Carter, B Markey, G R Carter |
| Clinical Veterinary Microbiology | |
| B92 | Francis W Chandler, William Kaplan and Libero Ajello |
| A Colour Atlas and Textbook of the Histopathology of Mycotic Diseases | |