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Sexually Transmitted Trichophyton mentagrophytes Genotype VII Infection among Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Jul 2023
Jabet Arnaud, Dellière Sarah, Seang Sophie, Chermak Aziza, Schneider Luminita, Chiarabini Thibault, Teboul Alexandre, Hickman Geoffroy, Bozonnat Alizée, Brin Cécile, Favier Marion, Tamzali Yanis, Chasset François, Barete Stéphane, Hamane Samia, Benderdouche Mazzouz, Moreno-Sabater Alicia, Dannaoui Eric, Hennequin Christophe, Fekkar Arnaud, Piarroux Renaud, Normand Anne-Cécile, Monsel Gentiane
Abstract excerpt
Transmission of dermatophytes, especially Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII, during sexual intercourse has been recently reported. We report 13 such cases in France. All patients were male; 12 were men who have sex with men. Our findings suggest sexual transmission of this pathogen within a specific population, men who have sex with men.
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