Fig. 36. Ringworm infection due to T. purpureum, showing multiple foci. A, follicular 

 lesions on the upper lip. In B the soles are dull red, thickened and scaly. C, dystrophic 

 fingernails. D, ill-defined scaly lesions across the buttocks. The organism was demonstrated by 

 culture of material from all the sites. 



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