Epidermophyton floccosum

Epidermophyton floccosum
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Eurotiomycetes
Order: Onygenales
Family: Arthrodermataceae
Genus: Epidermophyton
Species:
E. floccosum
Binomial name
Epidermophyton floccosum
(Harz) Langeron & Miloch. (1930)
Synonyms
  • Acrothecium floccosum Harz
  • Blastotrichum floccosum (Harz) Berl. & Voglino
  • Dactylium floccosum (Harz) Sartory
  • Epidermophyton pernetti ( Castell.) Nann.
  • Epidermophyton clypeiforme (MacCarthy) C.W.Dodge

Epidermophyton floccosum is a filamentous fungus that causes skin and nail infections in humans.[1] This anthropophilic dermatophyte can lead to diseases such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris, tinea corporis and onychomycosis.[2][3] Diagnostic approaches of the fungal infection include physical examination, culture testing, and molecular detection.[4] Topical antifungal treatment, such as the use of terbinafine, itraconazole, voriconazole, and ketoconazole, is often effective.[5]

E. floccosum is one of the 2 species in the genus Epidermophyton.[6][7] During the 20th century, this species was the fourth most common cause of dermatophytosis in North America.[8] This ascomycete has a worldwide distribution but is more commonly isolated from patients in tropical and subtropical areas.[9][2] The non-soil associated fungus has no specific growth conditions and shows characteristic smooth club-shaped macroconidia under the microscope.[2][9]

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