First case of rare, sexually transmitted form of ringworm reported

[SirBillybob]

Of the dozens of cases reported in Europe over the past decade, TMVII occurred predominantly among men having sex with men, often multiple partners, the majority HIV positive or taking PrEP, although this is not to say that lack of condom use is a factor. Of the dozen Paris cases in 2021/2022 some during Mpox peak incidence were co-infected with Mpox. It is deemed to be transmitted through sexual activity and is challenging to treat. Of all of these cases there have been none that pose a strong contradiction to the assumption that the route of transmission is sexual with negligible crossover to the adult female population. That is why the original post referring to the single American case refers to it so. Temperature and humidity unknown. 

Edited June 16 by SirBillybob