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Record 1 2017-12-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
  • Skin Appendages
Universal entry(ies)
tinea capitis
Latin
tinea tonsurans
Latin
CONT

Ringworm of the scalp (tinea capitis) is a fungal infection of the scalp and hair shafts. The signs and symptoms of ringworm of the scalp may vary, but it usually appears as itchy, scaly, bald patches on the head.

OBS

tinea capitis: designation often used to refer to this disease.

Key term(s)
  • ringworm of the scalp

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
  • Phanères
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
tinea capitis
Latin
tinea tonsurans
Latin
DEF

Dermatose du cuir chevelu atteignant [généralement] l'enfant, due à Microsporum audouinii [...] ou à Trichophyton tonsurans[,] caractérisée par l'existence de plaques grises couvertes de squames jaunâtres au niveau desquelles les cheveux, secs, sont cassés.

Spanish

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