Module 13: Intro to Dermatophytes
Module Objectives
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Memorize the 3 most common dermatophytes in small animals
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Memorize which species glow under a Wood’s lamp
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Describe which biological form is seen on cytology versus DTM culture
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Compare and contrast colony features of dermatophytes versus contaminates
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Compare and contrast the microscopic differences between macro and microconidia for M. canis, M. gypseum, and Trichophyton
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Correctly identify the 3 macroconidia from dermatophytes listed above when applied to a clinical scenario
