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Candida (thrush) is a fungal infection that causes discharge, and is often accompanied by itching. It is a non-sexually transmitted infection.
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b
Candida
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Syphilismay cause generalized symptoms in the primary stage, such as flu, headache, ulcers, or lymphadenopathy.
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e
Syphilis
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This presentation is similar to gonorrhoea. However, as chlamydia is the most prevalent STI, this is the most likely cause of this woman's symptoms.
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d
Gonorrhoea
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Herpes may cause pain on urination and discharge. However, when the virus is in an active state, it is accompanied by ulcers and pain. On examination, there may be lymphadenopathy.
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c
Herpes simplex
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Chlamydia is the most common STI, but a swab and culture is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Initial symptoms are as described, but may also may cause pain. If untreated, it may progress to infertility or pelvic inflammatory disease, which causes chronic pain.
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Chlamydia
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Urethral discharge
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Genitourinary medicine
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A 33-year-old sexually active woman has a one-week history of unusual discharge and pain on urination. She last had a sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening two months ago.

Which pathogen is most likely to cause this presentation?
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