Trichophyton rubrum · Overview & 3D model

A human-associated dermatophyte that commonly causes skin and nail infections. Explore its illustrative 3D model, human context, and sources.

About this organism

A human-associated dermatophyte that commonly causes skin and nail infections. The symptoms shown describe ringworm syndromes and do not identify the causative species.

Site and host context matter

The symptoms shown describe ringworm syndromes and do not identify the causative species.

About the 3D illustration

A septate hyphal segment with slender club-to-pear-shaped microconidia. A common microconidial phenotype is represented; variable cigar-shaped macroconidia are omitted. Colours encode structures; they are not measured biological hues. Each specimen is independently enlarged. Independent scientific review remains pending.

Profile sources

Source check: 2026-09-21. Educational content; independent scientific review remains pending.

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