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ID#:

15418

Caption:

This image depicted the back of a male child’s head, revealing the presence of a large scalp lesion that was diagnosed as being caused by the dermatophytic fungus, Trichophyton verrucosum. Known as ringworm, you will note the extreme hair loss, and chronic, or long-standing inflammatory reaction.

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Content Provider(s):

CDC/ Dr. Lucille K. Georg

Creation Date:

1969

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Categories:

CDC Organization