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favus

favus

9.9
A contagious skin infection on the scalp that makes scaly crusts
  • noun
  • /ˈfeɪvəs/
  • Specialized
: favus
  • The doctor confirmed that the persistent scalp condition was favus, requiring antifungal treatment.

Examples

  • The characteristic honeycomb-like crusts are a hallmark of advanced favus.

  • In some regions, favus remains a public health challenge among children.

  • The doctor diagnosed him with favus after examining his scalp.

  • Many children in rural areas suffer from favus.

  • The doctor confirmed that the persistent scalp condition was favus, requiring antifungal treatment.

  • Many children in rural areas suffer from favus.

  • The characteristic honeycomb-like crusts are a hallmark of advanced favus.

Synonyms

tinea capitis
vsfavus
  • Specialized
1 8.2

An infection of the scalp by a fungus that causes hair loss and scaly skin

is a specific contagious regional form with scaly lesions mainly in Africa and Middle East

Surface Forms

favus singular
favi plural

Etymology

The word favus comes from Latin favus meaning 'honeycomb', because the crusts on the scalp can look like the small cells in a bee hive. That's why favus now names a scalp infection with honeycomb-like crusts.