[Erythema nodosum associated with inflammatory tinea capitis (kerion celsi)].
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Serbian Association of Dermatovenereologists
Tinea capitis (TC) is a worldwide health problem and a specific therapeutic challenge. The objective of this study was to establish the causative agents and clinical types and to present management options for TC. From 1993 to 2002, we treated 354 children (61% were boys) with TC. The data for the period 1998-2002, were analyzed in detail. After clinical and Wood's light examination, specimens ...
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Actas dermo-sifiliograficas
دوره 99 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008