Minnesota sees nation’s largest known outbreak of rare, fungal STD

Minnesota experiencing country’s largest-known outbreak of sexually transmitted ringworm

TMVII is an emerging, fungal-based STI most prevalent among men who have sex with men.

Sexually transmitted ringworm is spreading in this state, officials warn

Sexually transmitted ringworm, known as trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, or TMVII, is a fungus that infects the skin.

US sees surge in sexually transmitted ringworm

Sexually transmitted ringworm is spreading in this US state

It can take months to treat the fungal infections, which were first reported in the U.S. in 2024

Minnesota sees nation’s largest known outbreak of rare, fungal STD

Minnesota is currently experiencing what its health department calls the nation’s largest known outbreak of Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VI, or TMVII. It’s a new kind of fungal skin infection associated with sexual contact that can cause severe ringworm. TMVII presents as circular rashes on the arms, abdomen, genitals and legs that may be red and irritated. The first case of TMVII in the U.S. was reported in New York in June 2024, when a…

Nation's 'largest known outbreak' of sexually transmitted ringworm fungus in Minnesota

Minnesota health officials say the state is currently dealing with the United States' "largest known outbreak" of a sexually transmitted fungus that can cause ringworm.