In June 2024, the first case of sexually-transmitted Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII in the United States was reported.
Superficial Fungal Infections and Implantation Mycoses: What’s New?
Jeremy Gold, MD, MS, Shari Lipner, MD, PhD, Flavio Queiroz-Telles, MD, PhD, FCMM, Dallas Smith, PharmD
Are you aware of the recent emergence of resistant dermatophytosis in the United States? This includes the recent report of the first case of sexually-transmitted Trichophyton mentagrophytes Genotype VII (TMVII) in the United States.
Healthcare providers should be aware of emerging strains of dermatophytes causing severe ringworm. Diagnosis often requires specialized testing only available at select reference laboratories.