Epidermophyton
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Epidermophyton is a genus of fungus
causing superficial and cutaneous mycoses
, including E. floccosum, a cause of tinea corporis
(ringworm), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), and onychomycosis
or tinea unguium, a fungal infection of the nail bed.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
causing superficial and cutaneous mycoses
Mycosis
A mycosis is a fungal infection of animals, including humans. Mycoses are common, and a variety of environmental and physiological conditions can contribute to the development of fungal diseases...
, including E. floccosum, a cause of tinea corporis
Tinea corporis
Tinea corporis is a superficial fungal infection of the arms and legs, especially on glabrous skin, however it may occur on any part of the body.-Symptoms:...
(ringworm), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), and onychomycosis
Onychomycosis
Onychomycosis means fungal infection of the nail. It is the most common disease of the nails and constitutes about a half of all nail abnormalities....
or tinea unguium, a fungal infection of the nail bed.