Kerion Celsi: A report of two cases due to Microsporum gypseum and Trichophyton tonsurans
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424 How to cite this article: Torres-Guerrero E, Martínez-Herrera E, Arroyo-Camarena S, Porras C, Arenas R. Kerion Celsi: A report of two cases due to Microsporum gypseum and Trichophyton tonsurans. Our Dermatol Online. 2015;6(4):424-427. Submission: 10.04.2015; Acceptance: 17.06.2015 DOI:10.7241/ourd.20153.114 Kerion Celsi: A report of two cases due to Microsporum gypseum and Trichophyton tonsurans
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