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Microsporum

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Noun1.Microsporum - a genus of fungus of the family MoniliaceaeMicrosporum - a genus of fungus of the family Moniliaceae; causes ringworm
fungus genus - includes lichen genera
family Moniliaceae, Moniliaceae - family of imperfect fungi having white or brightly colored hyphae and spores that are produced directly on the mycelium and not aggregated in fruiting bodies


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Griseofulvin is probably the most effective agent for infection with Microsporum canis, but is no longer available in New Zealand.
Ringworm is an infection of the skin and hair fibres by the fungal agent Trichophton verrucosum in the majority of cases, although occasional cases may be caused by Microsporum bovis.
A MOST cats catch the most common ringworm, Microsporum Canis, from other infected cats.
 
 
 
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