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Drug-resistant ringworm fungus detected in New Zealand

NZ HeraldRNZOtago Daily TimesFriday 28 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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A new strain of drug-resistant fungus, T. indotineae, has been identified in New Zealand. Researchers are alerting doctors to watch for suspicious ringworm infections, as this species is known to be difficult to treat and has spread globally.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 28 Feb 2025, 5:00am · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 10 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Ringworm warning: Drug-resistant fungus’ detection in NZ prompts caution to GPs (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    New strain of drug-resistant fungus that causes ringworm found in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Drug-resistant ringworm fungus found in NZ (opens in new tab)