Method: Shotgun metagenomic sequencing (CLIA 21D2062464); not cleared or approved by the FDA. Results reflect relative microbial abundance for wellness education purposes. Not intended to diagnose or treat disease and not a substitute for clinical consultation. Microbial associations are based on emerging scientific research and may change over time.
A derived biomarker is a value that is calculated from other directly measured biomarkers rather than being measured directly in the lab.
Key benefits of Trichophyton testing
- Dermatophyte fungal genus monitoring
- skin fungal presence and gut crossover assessment
What is Trichophyton?
Trichophyton is a genus of dermatophytes responsible for athlete's foot, ringworm, and nail infections. Its detection in gut microbiome stool sequencing may reflect surface contamination of the sample, swallowed skin flora, or environmental exposure. Detected by shotgun sequencing.
Why is Trichophyton important?
Trichophyton is primarily a skin and nail fungus. Its presence in a stool sample is typically incidental and may not reflect true gut colonization. Context and symptom review are important for interpreting this finding.
What insights will I get?
Your Trichophyton detection is most likely incidental and may reflect skin fungal exposure rather than gut colonization. If you have active dermatophyte skin or nail infections, this finding may be contextually relevant.
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