(1)
To determine:
The causative agent.
Case summary:
The sexually active college student (20 years old) complained of genital sores. The ulcers in the genital parts are soft, pus-filled, and painful. His girlfriend (current) came to his institute as an Asian exchange student. Lab reports found that he has infected with Gram-negative coccobacillus.
(2)
To determine:
Mechanism of pathogenesis.
Case summary:
The sexually active college student (20 years old) complained of genital sores. The ulcers in the genital parts are soft, pus-filled, and painful. His girlfriend (current) came to his institute as an Asian exchange student. Lab reports found that he has infected with Gram-negative coccobacillus.
(3)
To determine:
Why his partner (girlfriend) has not sought treatment.
Case summary:
The sexually active college student (20 years old) complained of genital sores. The ulcers in the genital parts are soft, pus-filled, and painful. His girlfriend (current) came to his institute as an Asian exchange student. Lab reports found that he has infected with Gram-negative coccobacillus.
(4)
To answer:
Why doctor asked about his partners’ nationality.
Case summary:
The sexually active college student (20 years old) complained of genital sores. The ulcers in the genital parts are soft, pus-filled, and painful. His girlfriend (current) came to his institute as an Asian exchange student. Lab reports found that he has infected with Gram-negative coccobacillus.
(5)
To answer:
The treatment recommended by doctor.
Case summary:
The sexually active college student (20 years old) complained of genital sores. The ulcers in the genital parts are soft, pus-filled, and painful. His girlfriend (current) came to his institute as an Asian exchange student. Lab reports found that he has infected with Gram-negative coccobacillus.
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