Trichophyton violaceum


Tri·choph·y·ton vi·o·la·'ce·um

an anthropophilic species of fungi that causes black-dot ringworm or favus infection of the scalp; hair infection is of the endothrix type; usually found in South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.

Trichophyton violaceum

The causative agent of some forms of ringworm of the scalp, beard, or nails.See also: Trichophyton