Kerion
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| Kerion Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | B35.0 (ILDS B35.020) |
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| ICD-9 | 110.0 |
| DiseasesDB | 29142 |
For other uses, see Kerion (band).
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.
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