The causative agent of Favus is: (A) Microsporum audounii, (B) Microsporum canis, (C) Trichophyton mentagrophyte, (D) Trichophyton schoenleinii
Answer is D. Favus is caused by Trichophyton schoenleinii and Trichophyton violaceum. Trichophyton mentagrophyte causes Tinea barbie and ectothrix hair infection. Microsporum audouinii - Tinea capitis and ectothrix hair infection. Microsporum canis infects dogs and cats. Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Baveja; 4th edition