NAVLE® Question of the day

A two-year-old beagle is presented with patchy alopecia, papules, and thick crusts, on the ventral abdomen, chest, ears, and elbows.

The owner reports intense pruritus and a positive pinnal-pedal reflex is observed.

A flea comb does not reveal any fleas.

The image below shows what was discovered from a skin scraping.

Which one of the following organisms is depicted in the image?

Image courtesy, Dr. Kalumet

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