Spread of STI that leads to ringworm in undesirable areas
Valentine’s Day VD? If you’re looking for a reason to stay single this weekend, you might consider that sexually transmitted fungi are becoming more common—and they’re leaving quite the impression. Experts are raising awareness about a particular outbreak of Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, which is noted as the largest known of its kind in Japan. […]
First Case of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm Reported in U.S.
A New York City man has been infected with a sexually transmitted disease called ringworm, in what researchers say is the first confirmed case in the United States. Health experts are warning healthcare workers about a highly contagious fungal skin infection, scientifically known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII). The infection is “a rare form […]