Minnesota Faces Largest Outbreak of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm in the U.S.
Health officials in Minnesota are warning about a surge in cases of sexually transmitted ringworm, identifying the state as the epicenter of the nation’s largest known outbreak. This rare fungal infection is spreading, particularly in the Twin Cities area, prompting clinicians to issue guidance on the emerging health concern. As the outbreak unfolds, officials are on high alert, advising the public to remain vigilant about the unusual spread of this sexually transmitted fungus.
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