The distal subungual onychomycosis (DSO) type is still the most common, but don’t forget that onychomycosis and nail ...

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

Ringworm, a fungal infection, can occur on a person’s scalp, the NHS says. In that case, it can cause patchy hair loss.

The fungal infection, also known as ringworm elsewhere on the body, "can spread through sexual contact and cause lesions on the genitals," the CDC said.

Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII) is an emerging dermatophyte fungus that may be spread during sex, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The new strain of ...

The infection is a dermatophyte, meaning it thrives in warm conditions. What is Jock Itch?: Causes and Effective Treatment Options Jock itch is a fungal skin infection that causes an itchy rash in ...

TMVII is a dermatophyte, a type of fungus that thrives in warm, moist environments. Genital tinea can also be caused by a ...

A fungus that can cause lesions and take months to treat is the focus of a warning from the CDC, following the discovery of cases in the U.S.