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Drug-Resistant Fungal Infection Soars 500% in UK

11/29/2025

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The drug-resistant fungal infection Trichophyton indotineae has surged nearly 500% in the UK, rising from 44 cases in 2021 to 258 by March 2025.
The infection was first identified in India in 2014.
Standard antifungal medications are ineffective against Trichophyton indotineae.
The infection primarily affects women aged 20 to 59 and spreads easily through shared items, so infected individuals should avoid close contact until fully healed.

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The drug-resistant fungal infection Trichophyton indotineae has surged nearly 500% in the UK, rising from 44 cases in 2021 to 258 by March 2025.
The infection was first identified in India in 2014.
Standard antifungal medications are ineffective against Trichophyton indotineae.
The infection primarily affects women aged 20 to 59 and spreads easily through shared items, so infected individuals should avoid close contact until fully healed.