Doctors Report First U.S. Cases of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm Rash
THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors in New York City are describing the first known U.S. cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, which can cause a nasty rash that can take months to bring under control.
Despite the name, ringworm isn't any kind of worm but instead is a fungus, Trichophyton mentagrophytes. It's more commonly known as jock itch (when it affects the groin area) or athlete's foot, and can produce a round, itchy rash.
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