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  • Title: Improved procedures for differentiating Microsporum persicolor from Trichophyton mentagrophytes.
    Author: Kane J, Sigler L, Summerbell RC.
    Journal: J Clin Microbiol; 1987 Dec; 25(12):2449-52. PubMed ID: 3429639.
    Abstract:
    Microsporum persicolor, a zoophilic dermatophyte species, is seldom recorded causing human infections in North America. Its identification has been enhanced as a direct result of the development of improved techniques for its characterization. Identifying characteristics include induction of rough-walled macroconidia on sodium chloride-amended medium, absence of good growth at 37 degrees C, and absence of a pH change during growth on casein glucose medium. In contrast, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, a species commonly confused with M. persicolor, has smooth-walled macroconidia, grows well at 37 degrees C, and produces an alkaline reaction on casein glucose medium.
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