Clavate macroconidia are characteristic of which one of the following fungi?
E. floccosum
C. immitis
P. verrucosa
M. canis
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.
Mycology