The fungal skin infection TMVII is spreading in Minnesota through direct contact. Health experts advise medical care for round, red rashes that can be painful or itchy.

Symptoms typically resemble ringworm, with circular, red and scaly rashes that may be painful or itchy The post What is TMVII ...

Minnesota is currently grappling with the most significant outbreak of a rare, sexually transmitted fungal infection in the United States. Health department data shows that more than 30 confirmed or ...

Persistent itchy rashes may be fungal infections like tinea, not irritation, seek proper treatment.

A new sexually transmitted fungal infection has been detected for the first time in the U.S., health experts announced Wednesday. A study, published in the journal JAMA Dermatology on Wednesday, ...

Minnesota health officials have issued a warning on the nation’s “largest known outbreak” of Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII — a sexually transmitted fungus that can cause severe ...

The bottom view of a plate culture containing the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes. From the reverse, the color is pale, yellowish-brown or reddish-brown. The genus, Trichophyton, inhabits the soil, ...

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 ...

A rash or skin irritation can develop anywhere that skin folds exist on the body. These folds can trap heat, moisture, bacteria, and yeast. Combined with chafing, this leads to a condition called ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Athlete’s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm—fungal infections go by many names but they all boil down to the same ...

What Causes a Rash in Your Armpit? An armpit rash is more common than you might think. Your armpits probably come into contact with more chemicals each day than most other parts of your body. Don’t be ...