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'''Kerion''' is the result of the host's response to a fungal [[ringworm]] infection of the [[hair follicle]]s of the [[scalp]] and [[beard]] accompanied by secondary bacterial infection(s). It usually presents itself as raised, pus-filled and spongy lesions. | '''Kerion''' is the result of the host's response to a fungal [[ringworm]] infection of the [[hair follicle]]s of the [[scalp]] and [[beard]] accompanied by secondary bacterial infection(s). It usually presents itself as raised, pus-filled and spongy lesions. |
Revision as of 17:18, 12 August 2014
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ICD-10 | B35.0 (ILDS B35.020) |
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ICD-9 | 110.0 |
DiseasesDB | 29142 |
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Ongoing Trials on Kerion at Clinical Trials.gov Clinical Trials on Kerion at Google
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Guidelines / Policies / Govt |
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Kerion
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News |
Commentary |
Definitions |
Patient Resources / Community |
Directions to Hospitals Treating Kerion Risk calculators and risk factors for Kerion
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: {KS}}
Overview
Kerion is the result of the host's response to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection(s). It usually presents itself as raised, pus-filled and spongy lesions.
Diagnosis
Physical Examination
Skin
Head
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
Face
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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.kerion celsi Adapted from Dermatology Atlas.[1]
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