t0oL1 Posted 3 hours ago Posted 3 hours ago https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sexually-transmitted-ringworm-hits-minnesota-164746085.html Since then state officials say, “more than 30 confirmed or suspected cases have been reported in the metro area, resulting in the largest known outbreak of TMVII in the United States.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control describes the infection as “an emerging fungus” that was originally “described in travelers returning from Thailand after sexual contact with sex workers.” It’s since been documented in China and in Europe, and is primarily associated with men who have sex with men. Those who are infected are urged to avoid sexual contact, sharing personal items or clothing — and to wash and dry their clothing on high heat, which can kill the spores that may be in the fabric. The Minnesota health department advises that the rash — which is round and sometimes covered with pimples or bumps — can be mistaken for other skin conditions, such as eczema, or psoriasis. Quote
t0oL1 Posted 2 hours ago Author Posted 2 hours ago Diagnosing TMVII infection requires advanced testing, although most labs have trouble distinguishing TMVII from two other fungal infections known as T. mentagrophytes and T. interdigitale, according to the CDC. Patients may require weeks or even months of oral medication, and people should avoid using steroid creams, as they will worsen TMVII infection. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/sexually-transmitted-ringworm-spreading-one-165520940.html Quote
