Molecular strain typing of ( var. ) using non-transcribed spacer region as a molecular marker.

Background & Objectives: : Dermatophytes are keratinophilic fungi that infect keratinized tissues of human and animal origin. Trichophyton mentagrophytes is considered to be a species complex composed of several strains, which include both anthropophiles and zoophiles. Accurate discrimination is critical for comprehensive understanding of the clinical and epidemiological implications of the genetic heterogeneity of this complex.

Molecular Strain Typing of Clinical Isolates, using Non Transcribed Spacer (NTS) Region as a Molecular Marker.

Introduction: Dermatophytes are a group of fungi which infect keratinized tissues and causes superficial mycoses in humans and animals. The group comprises of three major genera, , and . Among them is a predominant anthropophilic fungi which causes chronic infections.