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Microsporum gypseum. Cultivation on selective, modified (cycloheximide, chloramphenicol) cinnamon agar at 25 °C. Fast growing (already after 5-7 days mycelium of 1 cm ø), flat, grey-brown to yellow-grey or cinnamon-coloured colonies with whitish centres and irregular ray formation (coral stick-like) in the periphery. The texture of the surface appears granular or gypsum-like.
Microsporum gypseum. underside of the crop: yellowish-brown to orange-brown colour.
Microsporum gypseum, detail enlargement: plump, macroconidia standing side by side in bundles with rounded corners.
Microsporum gypseum, typical microscopy of a culture: plump, single or bundled macroconidia with rounded corners, 4-8 chambers and strong septa.