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    GlossaryFungal Infections

    diseases caused by fungi affecting skin, nails, or internal organs

    Fungal infections, also known as mycoses, are diseases caused by fungi. These infections can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, nails, and lungs, and range from superficial conditions like athlete's foot to more severe systemic infections that can impact internal organs, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.

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      Cat Contact as a Risk Factor for Tinea Capitis Infection

      research Cat Contact as a Risk Factor for Tinea Capitis Infection

      March 2022 in “Berkala Ilmu Kesehatan Kulit dan Kelamin/Berkala ilmu kesehatan kulit dan kelamin (Periodical of dermatology and venerology)”
      Touching cats can increase the risk of getting a fungal scalp infection, especially in boys and kids over 5.
      Pediatric Tinea Capitis: Rising Incidence and Treatment

      research Pediatric Tinea Capitis: Rising Incidence and Treatment

      65 citations, January 2005 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”
      Children with scalp fungal infections need proper diagnosis and treatment, usually with antifungal medications, and newer drugs may offer quicker recovery.

      research Tinea Capitis: No Incision Nor Excision

      24 citations, August 2007 in “Journal of pediatric surgery”
      Surgery is not the right treatment for a fungal scalp infection; proper medical treatment is needed.
      Kerion

      research Kerion

      10 citations, May 2017 in “CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association journal”
      The boy had a fungal scalp infection called kerion, which was cured with oral antifungal medication.

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