Tinea is commonly known as ringworm, a fungal infection that can be found anywhere on the body. It gets its name because of the circular rash it causes. The name of the infection is determined by ...

New York scientists announced the first U.S. case of a rare, sexually transmitted fungal infection last week. A related fungal species is also infecting a small number of people, causing genital ...

FOUR people in the US have tested positive for a new, highly contagious fungal ringworm that spreads via sex. The infection known as trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII) is also on the ...

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 ...

Ever find yourself scratching your head not just in confusion but because of an itch that just won't quit? Well, you might be hosting an unwanted guest: scalp ringworm. Despite its name, this culprit ...

Doctors Report First U.S. Cases of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm Rash By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 31, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors in New York City are describing the ...