This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Dermatophytes, Subject name: Microbiology
Kerion is a 
Select and explain. 
A. Bacteria, B. Prion, C. Virus, D. Fungus
D: Fungus
Answer: D: Fungus 
Explanation: Ans. (d) FungusRef: Microbiology by Ananthanarayan and Paniker 8,th ed. /605* Kerion is the result of the hosts response to a fungal ringworm infection of the hair follicles of the scalp and beard accompanied by secondary bacterial infection.* It is usually caused by Zoophilic dermatophytes like Trichophyton verrucosum and T. mentagrophytes.* Treatment: Oral Griseofulvin is the treatment of choice.