Match the sexually transmitted diseases listed below with their principal symptoms
__ Gonorrhea
__ Syphilis
__ Herpes
__ Chlamydia
__ HIV infection
A. Inflammation of the cervix and urethra; women often have vaginal discharge, men may have frequent urination and a burning sensation on urination
B. Chancre in the external genitals or in the genital tract, followed by rash, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, and ulcers on the mucous membranes of oral cavity and genital tract
C. Virus present in blood or lymph tissue is visible upon testing, but patient shows no overt symptoms and may be asymptomatic for an extended time after initial infection
D. Inflammation of the cervix, urethra, pharynx, and rectum; in women, profuse vaginal discharge, and in men, pain on urination are common symptoms
E. Patient may be asymptomatic but occasionally has ulcers and vesicles on the genitals and in the genital tract, sometimes with enlarged or tender lymph nodes in the groin
D, B, E, A, C
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