Minnesota Health Officials Warn of Fungal Skin Infection Outbreak Amid Cautionary Measures

Minnesota health officials have confirmed an outbreak of a contagious fungal skin infection caused by Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII). Experts are urging caution and advising individuals to take precautions to prevent transmission. The outbreak has been linked to the same fungal species as a previous outbreak, which highlights the importance of vigilance in addressing fungal infections.