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 Trichomycosis axillaris is caused by
a)Trichophyton schonleinii
b)Trichosporon beigelli
c)Sporothrix schenkii
d)Corynebacterium tenius




Ans:d


Discussion:reference Ananthnarayana textbook of microbiology

Corynebacteria causing superficial skin infection:
  1. Trichomycosis axillaris is characterised by the formation of pigmented nodules around axillary and pubic hair shafts. It is caused by Corynebacterium.tenius
  2. Erythrasma,a localised infection of the stratumcorneum usually affecting the axilla and groin.It is caused by Corynebacterium.minutissimum                                                                                Next top pic  Previous top pick

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