scalp ringworm
English
Noun
- A fungal infection, usually caused by Trichophyton tonsurans that leads to endothrix (inside hair) infections and favus, a formation of crusts on the scalp.
Synonyms
- tinea capitis, herpes tonsurans
References
scalp ringworm on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Trichophyton tonsurans on Wikispecies.Wikispecies Trichophyton tonsurans on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons
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