Kerion Caused by Trichophyton Tonsurans in an Infant
January 2021
in “
International journal of infectious diseases
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TLDR A baby girl's severe scalp infection caused by a fungus was cured with oral and topical antifungal medications.
A 6-month-old girl presented with a 4-week history of scalp erythema, pustules, purulent secretions, and alopecia, linked to a family history of tinea corporis. Microscopic examination and cultures identified Trichophyton tonsurans as the causative agent. She was successfully treated with oral fluconazole and 2% ketoconazole cream for 8 weeks, resulting in complete remission. Tinea capitis, particularly kerion, is rare in infants and requires differentiation from other scalp conditions. The study highlighted the importance of family history and fungal culture in diagnosis.
