For the first time, two cases of highly contagious drug-resistant ringworm infections have been detected in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC says the infections were found in two patients in New York City who did not improve with treatments. T. indotineae infections have been reported throughout Asia, Europe and Canada, but not the U.S. The CDC says the first patient’s lack of travel might suggest potential local U.S. transmission of T. indotineae. It urged health care providers that suspect T. indotineae infection to contact its corresponding state or local public health department for assistance with testing.

Source: Fox News May 12, 2023 03:18 UTC