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

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.

When you are a gym regular, you may develop a gym rash or infection like ringworm—a highly-contagious fungal skin issue that thrives in warm, dark, moist environments and causes athlete’s foot and ...

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 ...

According to a US health report, the fungus, that causes the infection ... TMVII or jock itch is a recently emerged ...

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 ...

If the fungus becomes infected ... who have travelled to Southeast Asia for sex tourism.’ The infection is a dermatophyte, meaning it thrives in warm of conditions. Symptoms of the infection ...

New York City has witnessed the outbreak of a contagious disease this year, predicted to be spread through sexual contact.

A fungus that can cause lesions and take months to treat is ... and persistent lesions that can lead to scarring or secondary ...