Rare Case of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm Reported in New York City

Health officials in New York City issue a warning about a rare case of sexually transmitted ringworm, trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), reported in the U.S. for the first time. The case involves a man in his 30s with a red, itchy rash on his penis, legs, groin, and buttocks after engaging in sexual activities with multiple partners. Doctors at NYU Langone Health detail the case and treatment process in JAMA Dermatology, emphasizing the importance of prompt medical attention for persistent itching or skin eruptions in the genital area.