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Kerion--clinical spectrum in nine cases.
B O'Donnell1, F Powell, R Hone
1Department of Dermatology, Mater Hospital, Dublin.
Irish Journal of Medical Science
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This review examines nine cases of kerion, an inflammatory fungal infection. Early recognition of fungal disease presentations is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis as bacterial infections.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Mycology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Kerion is an uncommon inflammatory fungal infection of the scalp.
- It can present with varied clinical features, sometimes mimicking bacterial infections.
- Accurate diagnosis is essential for effective treatment.