NEW YORK -- A sexually transmitted form of ringworm recently made its way into the United States. So far, there has only been one reported case -- a patient in New York City. Trichophyton ...

The fungal infection spreads easily without proper hygiene practices.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Medical experts are warning doctors and the public of a highly contagious rare fungal strain after a sexually transmitted ringworm ...

The saying, "a picture is worth a thousand words" is so true. I saw a cute 4 year old little girl today with " a rash" on her arm. This is the first "good" case of ringworm I have seen in a while, so ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a circular rash can spark fears that you’ve picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is ...

Healthcare officials are sounding the alarm after a highly contagious sexually transmitted ringworm infection was detected in the U.S. for the first time. But what is ringworm and how do you know if ...

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Ringworm, despite its name, is not caused by a worm but by a fungus that can infect the skin, hair, and nails. This common condition is characterised by a red, itchy, circular rash with ...