title: Kerion--clinical spectrum in nine cases.
abstract: The clinical features, microbiology and outcome of nine cases of kerion are reviewed. The aetiology of this uncommon condition, and the role of various therapeutic modalities are discussed. Clinicians need to be aware of the varying presentations of inflammatory fungal disease to avoid misdiagnosis as bacterial infection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Mater Hospital, Dublin.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: O'Donnell
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hone
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: O'Loughlin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006118:Griseofulvin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014005:Tinea / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology; D014249:Trichophyton
chemical_list: D006118:Griseofulvin