In 132 soil samples collected in Turkey, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, several keratinophilic fungi were identified, including Microsporum gypseum, Chrysosporium spp., and Trichophyton spp. Eight strains of M. gypseum were pathogenic to guinea pigs. The findings provide insight into the regional distribution and pathogenic potential of soil-borne dermatophytes.
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