Trichophyton schoenleinii causes a condition that is characterized by the formation of yellowish cup-shaped crusts or scutulae,considerable scarring of the scalp,and sometimes permanent alopecia.This organism is usually recovered in _____ days.

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T.schoenleinii causes a severe type of infection called favus.It is characterized by the formation of yellowish cup-shaped crusts or scutulae,considerable scarring of the scalp,and sometimes permanent alopecia.T.schoenleinii is a slow-growing organism (30 days or longer)and produces a white-to-light gray colony with a waxy surface.

Trichophyton Schoenleinii Causes a Condition That Is Characterized by the Formation