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A new fungal infection, Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TM7), is spreading in the U.S., with Minnesota reporting over 30 cases in the Twin Cities area. The CDC notes it primarily affects men who have sex with men but can infect anyone. Symptoms include painful, itchy rashes that may mimic eczema or psoriasis. Unlike common ringworm, TM7 often requires weeks of oral antifungal treatment, typically terbinafine, to resolve.
Minnesota health officials report 14 confirmed and 27 suspected cases of a TMVII fungal infection (Trichophyton mentagrophytes), transmitted mainly through skin-to-skin contact including sexual activity; cases date back to July 2025, with transmission occurring in networks and prompting enhanced surveillance; symptoms resemble ringworm with itchy, spreading rashes; diagnosis is often clinical but may require a skin scrape, and treatment can involve weeks of antifungal pills; officials urge infected people to avoid close contact, not share towels or linens, and seek medical care.
A new sexually transmitted fungal infection caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) has been identified in four men in New York City, all of whom are men who have sex with men (MSM). The infection, which can be mistaken for eczema or psoriasis, is spread through direct skin contact and has been reported in Europe as well. All patients were successfully treated with antifungals. Experts emphasize the need for awareness, better testing, and monitoring of TMVII, as well as further research on treatment and transmission.
The CDC has issued a warning about a rare genital fungus, Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII), spreading through sexual contact, particularly among men who have sex with men in New York. The infection, which causes symptoms similar to ringworm, has been successfully treated with over-the-counter creams. The CDC advises avoiding skin-to-skin contact and sharing personal items until symptoms resolve.