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- Trichophyton indotineae, a drug-resistant fungus, is spreading in the UK, with cases rising from 44 in 2022 to 258 by March 2025.
- The infection primarily affects the groin and thighs.
- Experts warn that while many cases involve individuals of South Asian descent, the infection is likely to spread to the wider population.
- The fungus shows resistance to standard treatments and necessitates prolonged hospital care with potentially harmful side effects.
