Dermatophilus

**Definition:** A genus of high GC content, Gram-positive, aerobic bacteria in the family Dermatophilaceae and phylum ACTINOBACTERIA. Type species Dermatophilus congolensis is a known causative agent for dermatophilosis in humans and animals.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.510.024.288 - B03.510.460.400.400.049.719

**Synonyms:** - Dermatophylus