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Kerion Moderate

Kerion has 2 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

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Noun
1

ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard that usually results in a swelling that is covered with pustules and oozes fluid

2

A response condition to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection, usually presenting itself as raised, spongy lesions.

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Broader Terms (hypernyms)
tinea
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