An unwelcome germ visitor to the Big Apple is making itself cozy.
One of these worrying newcomers is the fungus Trichophyton mentagrophytes ITS genotype VII, or TMVII.
The teams findings werepublishedlast Thursday in the CDCs Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.
An example of ringworm infection, also called dermatophytosis.© frank600 via Getty
All five NYC cases involved cisgender men who recently had sex with other men.
Two people had sex with each other, one of whom was a sex worker.
The fungus is thought to have become endemic in Europe since it was first found in Asia.
Preventive health measures focusing on awareness and early diagnosis are also important.
Unfortunately, TMVII isnt the only emerging ringworm fungus that might become a problem for New Yorkers.
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