Microbiology General 2e9910f4 Keroin is caused by - A Candida B Streptococcus C Dermatophytes D Herpes High-Yield Explanation Ans. is 'c' i.e., Dermatophytes Kerion is a hypersensitivity and inflammation reaction in tinea capitis caused by zoophilic species of dermatophytes (T. verruca and T. mentagrophytes).