A dermatophyte known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) has been identified as the cause of an emerging ...

FOUR people in the US have tested positive for a new, highly contagious fungal ringworm that spreads via sex. The infection known as trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII) is also on the ...

A patient with Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII rash (main) and, inset, a fungus. The patient had rashes on his body ... might be mistaken for eczema, psoriasis, or other dermatologic ...

"Baking soda is purported to be an anti-fungal, and can help sooth ... is for temporary relief of itching and rashes that are ...

Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty ...

HealthDay News — Doctors in New York City are chronicling the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm ( Trichophyton mentagrophytes ).

Dirty undergarments can lead to infections, skin rashes, unpleasant odors, fungal infections ... In the worst-case scenario health issues such as eczema or contact dermatitis can occur as well.

a fungal infection causing a rash All five known cases involved men who have sex with men The rashes cleared up with anti-fungal treatments, but cures could take up to three months THURSDAY ...

Despite the name, ringworm isn't any kind of worm but instead is a fungus, Trichophyton mentagrophytes ... medications cleared up the patients' rashes. The bottom line for clinicians, as well ...