⚠️ Drug-resistant ringworm reported in US for first time.
A dermatologist in New York City has reported the country's first known cases of highly contagious ringworm infections that are resistant to common anti-fungal treatments.
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https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/least-two-cases-drug-resistant-ringworm-infections-found-us-cdc-says-rcna83918
Drug-resistant ringworm: CDC says at least 2 cases found in U.S.
Two cases of highly contagious, drug-resistant ringworm infections have been detected in New York City, the first such cases ever reported in the United States, the CDC said.
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