This infection can potentially spread through sexual contact and may resist standard anti-fungal medications.
Ringworm often presents as a neat, circular rash.
So far, there are few confirmed cases of these fungal infections.
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WhatTrichophytonInfections Look Like
T. indotineaehas mostly been identified in India and Bangladesh but is now spreading globally.
The lesions from this fungus tend to be widespread across the face, body, and groin.
They tend to be itchy and very inflamed.
Many people may be exposed toTrichophytonfungi and not develop an infection.
Typically, immunocompromised patients are most at risk for developing ringworm.
A different oral antifungal treated the infection for most patients.
Now, lo and behold, we are seeing resistance, Ghannoum said.
So you dont know if its fungus or not.
The only way to know is to do the test, Ghannoum said.
Diagnosing the pathogen with a lab test is crucial for finding the right treatment.
The lab will check how well different medications work to neutralize the fungal species.
Thats why we need more [antifungals], he said.
But at the same time, we also need to test against what we have.
But for now, Caplan said theres no evidence that the two new fungal infections are widespread.
Can someone take a look at it?
That could help ensure you get the most effective treatment.
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2024;30(4):807-809. doi:10.3201/eid3004.240115
