Kerion in a neonate
Tinea capitis is predominantly an infection of children but extremely rare in neonates. Kerion is a T-cell mediated, severe pattern of an inflammatory fungal infection. It is characterized by tender, boggy nodular swelling with regional lymphadenopathy. There might be pus discharge and sinus formati...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijpd.in/article.asp?issn=2319-7250;year=2017;volume=18;issue=4;spage=333;epage=334;aulast=Balasubramanian |