Nicole Rosenthal

Nicole Rosenthal is a senior local editor for Patch covering state issues and investigations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and New York City. She first joined Patch in 2020 covering New Jersey after graduating from New York University. She then went on to cover the Garden State as a reporter/editor before obtaining her master's degree in journalism from Columbia University, where she specialized in investigations. When not covering breaking news or digging through court records, Nicole can be found at a local music show or scouting the newest coffee spot in her corner of Bushwick. Questions, comments and news tips are always appreciated. Feel free to reach her at nicole.rosenthal@patch.com, Signal at 856-521-1221 or Twitter @bynrosenthal.

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

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Contradictions

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  • A man in his 30s who developed a red, itchy rash on his legs and across his groin and buttocks after having sex with multiple men during a trip to England, Greece and California.
  • The infection responded to standard anti-fungal medications but took four and a half months to heal fully.

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Recent Articles

First Reported Case of Rare, Highly Contagious Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection in the US: TMVII

First Reported Case of Rare, Highly Contagious Sexually Transmitted Fungal Infection in the US: TMVII

Broke On: Thursday, 06 June 2024 A man from New York City became the first known case in the US of a rare, contagious fungal infection, Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII. This infection, which can present as a red, itchy rash and is difficult to diagnose without proper testing, spreads through sexual contact and requires specific antifungal treatment. Health officials urge healthcare providers to consider TMVII in their differential diagnosis for suspicious rashes and advise individuals who have traveled internationally or engaged in multiple sexual partners to take precautions.