Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:49pm on 19 Jun 2024,Wednesday Health & Wellness
A new sexually transmitted fungal infection, Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), has been reported in New York City. The first U.S. case involves a man in his thirties with rashes on his genital area, buttocks, and limbs. Dr. Avrom S Caplan of NYU Grossman School of Medicine highlighted the growing incidence of TMVII, especially in Europe among men who have sex with men. The infection responds to standard antifungal treatments but can take months to heal. Physicians are advised to ask about rashes in sexually active patients who have traveled recently to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment.
