Which fungal media is ideal for the recovery of organisms such as Microsporum and Trichophy-ton?

a. Cornmeal agar with Tween 80
b. Niger seed agar
c. Cottonseed conversion agar
d. Mycosel agar


D
Mycosel agar is primarily used for the recovery of dermatophytes. Microsporum and Trichophy-ton are classified as dermatophytes.

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