A white fungus is growing on fungal medium with cycloheximide and chloramphenicol additives on which nail scrapings were inoculated.Which fungi is likely growing?

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The dermatophytes produce infections called dermatomycoses that involve the superficial areas of the body, including the hair, skin, and nails. The genera Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton are the principal etiologic agents of the dermatomycoses. The dermatophytes break down and utilize keratin as a source of nitrogen. The genus Trichophyton is capable of invading the hair, skin, and nails, whereas the genus Microsporum involves only the hair and skin; the genus Epidermophyton involves the skin and nails.

A White Fungus Is Growing on Fungal Medium with Cycloheximide