This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Skin
[{'content': 'Kerion is: March 2009 \nSelect and explain. \nA. Viral infection, B. Fungal infection, C. Bacterial infection, D. Parasitic infection', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Ans. B: Fungal Infection Kerion is severe form of tinea capitis, in which well-circumscribed pas of the scalp are transformed into a painful, boggy, inflamed, confluent mass with loosened hair (easy pluckability), purulent folliculitis, crusting, often with lymphadenopathy It is commonly due to a zoophilic dermatophyte (e.g., M.canis).', 'role': 'assistant'}]