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Trichophyton equinum
Colonial Morphology: Grows moderately rapid as downy, cream to pale yellow on the surface; reverse deep yellow becoming red brown.

Physiological Tests: Urease positive. Hair perforation test usually negative.
Requires nicotinic acid for var. equinum. BCP-milk: alkalization.

 
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