GENTINAL super fungus’ is likely already in Britain and spreading, experts have warned. Four people in the United States have ...

An itchy rash can often be a frustrating experience. You might wonder if it’s just a minor irritation or something more ...

A dermatophyte known as Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) has been identified as the cause of an emerging ...

The paper urges medics to warn patients about TMVII and to avoid skin-to-skin contact, including sexual contact, with anyone infected until treatment clears the rash. This fungus causes skin ...

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 ...

Ringworm, also known as tinea, is a common fungal infection that causes a rash that may be scaly, dry, swollen or itchy.

The US is witnessing a rise in cases of the rare genital fungus, TMVII, which causes jock itch, particularly among men who ...

The rare genital fungus known as Jock Itch (tinea cruris) has seen a rise in cases in New York this year, according to health ...

The fungal infection, also known as ringworm elsewhere on the body, "can spread through sexual contact and cause lesions on the genitals," the CDC said.

A rare and highly contagious fungus called 'jock itch' has emerged in New York, causing rashes around the genital area. The ...

Rashes under the breast, medically known as intertrigo, can be irritating and uncomfortable. They often arise due to excessive moisture, friction, heat, or certain types of fungal infections.

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. Until now, transmission of the fungal infection through skin-to-skin ...