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KERION [1 record]

Record 1 2017-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
  • The Skin
DEF

A nodular, boggy, exudative, circumscribed swelling, often covered with pustules, occurring in association with tinea infections ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
  • Appareil cutané
CONT

La caractéristique clinique principale de ces teignes issues d'une souillure tellurique ou d'un animal est le degré élevé de l'inflammation des lésions réalisant un placard surélevé, suintant, suppuré et douloureux se couvrant de pustules folliculaires appelées kérions.

Spanish

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