Frank is a 24-year-old man who presents with multiple burning erosions on the shaft of his penis and some tender inguinal adenopathy. Which of the following is most likely?
A) Primary syphilis
B) Herpes simplex
C) Chancroid
D) Gonorrhea
B) Herpes simplex
The multiplicity of lesions as well as the burning quality of the pain would lead one to suspect herpes simplex. Syphilis usually presents with a single chancre which is generally painless. Chancroid forms a single, jagged, deep ulcer and gonorrhea usually results in a burning discharge without skin lesions.
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