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This sexually transmitted fungus causes ringworm in some very unfortunate places — and there’s an outbreak
This sexually transmitted fungus causes ringworm in some very unfortunate places — and there’s an outbreak
VD for Valentine’s Day?
nypost.com
VD for Valentine’s Day?
In case you needed a reason to stay celibate this weekend, there’s a sexually transmitted fungus making the rounds and leaving its mark.
Experts say the public should be aware of the nation’s “largest known outbreak” of Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII.
Known as TMVII, or TM seven, the nasty business is the only known fungal sexually transmitted infection.
Cases of TMVII have been on the rise in Europe for the past several years, especially among men who have sex with men.
In 2024, an NYC man became the first reported US case of TMVII, and it seems the icky itch has now made its way to the Midwest.
Since the STI was detected in Minnesota in July, the state has reported 13 confirmed and 27 suspected cases of TMVII.
Symptoms of TMVII are similar to those associated with ringworm — mainly itchy, round, scaly patches on the skin. Highly inflammatory lesions and abscesses may also be seen.
Despite its nomenclature, ringworm is not caused by a worm but by various species of fungi.
Researchers caution that TMVII rashes differ from the classic circular expression of ringworm and may be confused for eczema, delaying proper treatment.
“Patients concerned they might have a rash consistent with TMVII, particularly if they have had recent sexual contact with others with a rash, should visit an STI clinic for evaluation and treatment,” the Minnesota Department of Health said in a statement.
“Overall risk to the public is low, [but] men who have sex with men, persons using anonymous apps and persons with a history of previous STI infections may be at higher risk,” the agency continued.
Unlike most fungi that cause ringworm, TMVII is spread through close sexual contact and is more likely to cause inflammatory rashes that can lead to permanent scarring.
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The Minnesota Department of Health advises anyone with scaly, coin-shaped rashes on their buttocks, genitals, extremities, trunk and/or face to seek immediate medical attention and alert their sexual partners.
Commentary:
It’s always "Them" when you hear of a “new” STD.
Cases of TMVII have been on the rise in Europe for the past several years, especially among men who have sex with men.
Thank you Joe Biden and Marxist Democrats for your open border which let in Up to 20 million unvetted and un-screened for disease people with every third world disease in the world.
Diseases that were once defeated and controlled have once again become a problem along with new exotic diseases never encountered in the U.S.
The CDC used to report third world diseases, under Biden's watch, they lied about the numbers, then they stopped reporting the numbers at all.
Under Biden this story was buried.
Just another joy given to us from that "community." Go ahead add them up, many are untreatable or highly difficult to treat.
While calling AIDs a "lifestyle disease" doesn't make it so. VIP. We are constantly told to wash our hands so as not to communicate E.coli. But they are allowed to promote this "lifestyle" to our children when it is the filthiest activity possible to imagine which is why in the Bible is has only one result.
We're becoming another Sodom & Gomorrah, the Bible described what happened to it.
