Recognizing a potential new endemic threat as emerging Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII dermatophyte becomes a sexually transmitted pathogen: clinical evidence, transmission drivers, and the risk of establishing a new endemic threat.

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Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII represents a formidable emerging sexually transmitted dermatophyte causing intense, inflammatory infections. Originally zoonotic, this pathogen has transitioned into human sexual networks, sparking significant outbreaks across Europe and North America, particularly among men who have sex with men. This trend has increased significantly between 2024 and 2026. Recent...

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