Surge in Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infections Raises Global Health Concerns
The CDC has issued a warning about a rare genital fungus, Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), spreading through sexual contact, particularly among men who have sex with men in New York. The infection, which causes symptoms similar to ringworm, has been successfully treated with over-the-counter creams. The CDC advises avoiding skin-to-skin contact and sharing personal items until symptoms resolve.