The penile drainage from Mr. Miller was examined under a microscope and showed gram-negative diplococci that confirmed the diagnosis of ________

A) syphilis
B) gonorrhea
C) herpes simplex type 2
D) condylomata acuminata


B
Explanation: A) Syphilis shows a spiral bacterium under darkfield microscopy.
B) Correct!
C) Herpes simplex type 2 (genital herpes) is diagnosed by a culture.
D) Condylomata acuminata (genital warts) are diagnosed by visual examination.

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