This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Mycology, Subject name: Microbiology
Kerion is caused by: 
Select and explain. 
A. Candida, B. Streptococcus, C. Dermatophytes, D. Herpes
C: Dermatophytes
Answer: C: Dermatophytes 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Dermatophytes(Ref: Harrison, 18th/e, p. 401 and 17th/e, p. 318; Jawetz, 23rd/e, p. 631)* Kerion is a hypersensitivity and inflammation reaction in Tinea capitis caused by zoophilic species of dermatophytes (T. verrucosum and T. mentagrophytes).