Sexually transmitted ringworm, known as trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, or TMVII, is a fungus that infects the skin.

TMVII is an emerging, fungal-based STI most prevalent among men who have sex with men. The Minnesota Department of Health ...

Minnesota is in the midst of what state health officials call the nation's "largest known outbreak" of TMVII, a sexually ...

Unlike most fungi that cause ringworm, TMVII is spread through close sexual contact and is more likely to cause inflammatory ...

Minnesota is seeing the largest outbreak of sexually transmitted ringworm in the U.S., with infections disproportionately affecting men who have sex with men.

The fungal infection was first detected in Minnesota last July.

Health officials in Minnesota say the state is seeing an outbreak of a new, sexually transmitted fungal skin infection.

Ringworm is a common fungal infection. Usually, a ringworm rash will form a circular or oval-shaped rash on the skin. It often appears on the feet, hands, groin, nails, and scalp. The fungi ...

Ringworm is a fungal infection that causes a ring shape on the skin and other symptoms. Treatment may vary by the part of the body affected but typically involves oral or topical antifungals. Ringworm ...

A fungal infection on the scalp can cause itchy bald spots. You may also have other symptoms, including brittle hair and fever. Treatment can include antifungal medication and medicated shampoo.

Ringworm (also called dermatophytosis) is a contagious fungal disease that affects the keratin of a dog’s hair, skin and ...

Minnesota health officials say the state is currently dealing with the United States' "largest known outbreak" of a sexually ...