Hortaea werneckii, found in contact with soil and decaying vegetation, causes tinea nigra, a superficial infection of the stratum corneum, often on the soles of the feet.
Hortaea werneckii, que se encuentra en contacto con suelo y vegetación en descomposición, causa tiña nigra, una infección superficial del estrato córneo, a menudo en las plantas de los pies.
| Front | Identify the fungi below |
|---|---|
| Back | ↓ Direct contact soil, wood, decayed vegetation ↓ Occurs on soles of the feet ↓ Causes tinea nigra (superficial infection of the stratum corneum) |
Tags: microbiology
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