Forbes July 2, 2024
The first case of a rare fungal skin infection that is sexually transmitted was reported in New York in early June. According to a report from JAMA Dermatology, the case involved a man in his 30s that developed an itchy rash around his genitals, limbs and buttocks after returning from travel to England, Greece and California. The man reported having multiple male sexual partners while traveling.
The culprit organism responsible for the infection is known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII, which is a common fungus that can cause ringworm in humans as well as some animals like cats and dogs. This specific type of fungus can be sexually transmitted, mostly when men have sex with men, but anyone can get...
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