First case of rare, sexually transmitted form of ringworm …
Jun 5, 2024 · A sexually transmitted ringworm caused by a rare fungus has been reported for the first time in the United States. The fungal infection has been increasingly found in Europe, mostly among men...
New sexually transmitted fungal infection - ringworm - USA TODAY
Jun 6, 2024 · According to a new JAMA Dermatology report released Wednesday, the first case involved a man in his 30s from New York City who developed (tinea) ringworm on his genitals, buttocks and limbs after...
Sexually Transmitted form of Ringworm Reported in US - Healthline
Jun 12, 2024 · In a recent case study, researchers describe the first reported case of a sexually transmitted ringworm caused by a certain fungus, Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII. The case occurred...
Rare Fungal STI Outbreak in US: Symptoms to Look Out For
Jun 10, 2024 · However, a rare species of sexually transmitted ringworm, known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII, has now been detected in the U.S. for the first time.
First U.S. Case of Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection | TIME
Jun 6, 2024 · A study, published in the journal JAMA Dermatology on Wednesday, reported that the first known U.S. case of this new form of ringworm was discovered in a man from New York City in his 30s.
5 Things to Know About the New and Highly Contagious Fungal STI
Jul 26, 2024 · Ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot are all caused by fungi called dermatophytes that live on your skin, hair, or nails (lovely, right?). A “tinea” rash—it’s red, scaly, itchy, and can be...
First Case of Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection Found in U.S.
Jun 9, 2024 · The first case of a sexually transmitted fungal infection, Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII, has been found in the United States. The illness is a type of ringworm that is hard to treat and...
Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infections: Causes & Treatments
Dec 6, 2024 · What causes sexually transmitted fungal infections? The fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) causes sexually transmitted fungal infections. It’s a type of ringworm. How is TMVII transmitted? TMVII spreads between people by touching the rash. It can spread through sex or by sharing personal items, like towels or sex toys.
What to Know About Sexually Transmitted Ringworm | MDedge
Dec 16, 2024 · Skin-to-skin contact is a common mode of ringworm transmission. In recent years, transmission of ringworm via intimate or sexual contact has been increasingly recognized. However, clinicians may not immediately consider ringworm when evaluating genital, facial, or perianal lesions.
Ringworm Is Now Being Sexually Transmitted. Here’s What You …
Two rare ringworm infections affecting the genital area are cropping up in the United States, according to reports published last month. This infection can potentially spread through sexual...