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Clavate macroconidia are characteristic of which one of the following fungi?

A
E. floccosum
B
C. immitis
C
P. verrucosa
D
M. canis
High-Yield Explanation
Microscopic examination of fungal isolates is essential to the identification of the organism. Macroscopically, the colonies of Epidermophyton have a yellowish appearance. This fungus invades skin and nails but never hair. On microscopic examination, clavate or paddle-shaped macroconidia are evident with rounded ends and smooth walls. Microconidia are absent.

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