Explore the recorded discovery and history of Trichophyton rubrum, with source links and stated limits.
A human-associated dermatophyte that commonly causes skin and nail infections. The symptoms shown describe ringworm syndromes and do not identify the causative species.
The selected sources do not establish the first person ever infected. Naming, recognition and biological origin are separate questions.
Source check: 2026-09-21. Educational content; independent scientific review remains pending.