AOL: This sexually transmitted fungus causes ringworm in some very unfortunate places — and there’s an outbreak This sexually transmitted fungus causes ringworm in some very unfortunate places — and there’s an outbreak The Star: From a pest repellent to treating ringworm and other infections The Johor-based businessman had been suffering from ringworm (a common fungal infection) of the scalp for more than a decade. The condition is caused by fungi that invade the hair shaft. It is usually ...

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ABC 10 News: Highly contagious form of sexually transmitted ringworm reported in the US for the 1st time Highly contagious form of sexually transmitted ringworm reported in the US for the 1st time Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The "largest known outbreak" of sexually transmitted ringworm in the United States is happening in Minnesota, according to local ... "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Having a circular rash can spark fears that you’ve picked up ringworm. After all, the fungal infection is ...

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People on MSN: Doctors thought this mother had everything from ringworm to leukemia. After 19 years she was finally diagnosed with lupus Doctors thought this mother had everything from ringworm to leukemia. After 19 years she was finally diagnosed with lupus Monthly Prescribing Reference: First Cases of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm Reported in the US Digital Journal: Rise in ‘ringworm’ cases linked to expansion of ‘unhygienic’ barbers in the UK Rise in ‘ringworm’ cases linked to expansion of ‘unhygienic’ barbers in the UK