INTERACTIONS BETWEEN DERMATOPHYTE FUNGI AND STAPHYLOCOCCI OR BREVIBACTERIUM INVITRO

[摘要] Interactions between dermatophyte fungi and staphylococci or brevibacteria on a new skin-based culture medium are described. Penicillin production by the fungus selects penicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus or B. epidermidis. Fungi are inhibited by brevibacteria but not by the staphylococci. Keratolysis by fungi may contribute to the growth nutrients of staphylococci.