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Microbiology Mycology 84999142

Kerion is caused by:

A
Candida
B
Streptococcus
C
Dermatophytes
D
Herpes
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Dermatophytes(Ref: Harrison, 18th/e, p. 401 and 17th/e, p. 318; Jawetz, 23rd/e, p. 631)* Kerion is a hypersensitivity and inflammation reaction in Tinea capitis caused by zoophilic species of dermatophytes (T. verrucosum and T. mentagrophytes).

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