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What is Kerion is a and explain in detail?
Ans. (d) FungusRef: Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Paniker 8,th ed. /605* Kerion is the result of the hosts response to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection.* It is usually caused by Zoophilic dermatophytes like Trichophyton verrucosum and T. mentagrophytes.* Treatment: Oral Griseofulvin is the treatment of choice.