Rare livestock bacterium linked to mild skin infections in European MSM networks
France and Spain report clusters of dermatophilosis, a mild skin infection caused by Dermatophilus congolensis, in men who have sex with men, with cases spreading to Germany; infections have been mild and antibiotic-responsive, and appear linked to sexual venues and interconnected European networks, though there’s no livestock exposure. Researchers are monitoring possible human-to-human transmission and emphasizing hygiene in saunas, while considering implications for mpox diagnosis.