Which of the following women is most likely to have a sexually transmitted infection as a contributing factor to her health problem?
A)
A 29-year-old woman with a diagnosis of localized vulvodynia
B)
A 40-year-old who is being treated for vaginal cancer
C)
A 32-year-old who is undergoing diagnostics to rule out endometriosis
D)
A 41-year-old with a diagnosis of mucopurulent cervicitis
Ans:
D
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While C. albicans, T. vaginalis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Gardnerella vaginalis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, and herpes simplex virus can all contribute to cervicitis. C. trachomatis is the organism most commonly associated with mucopurulent cervicitis. Vulvodynia, vaginal cancer, and endometriosis are less likely to have a sexually transmitted etiology.
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