Urinary tract infection and to determine pregnancy status

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Tina is a recently married 27-year-old woman who has dreams of having large family and is actively trying to conceive. She presents to the local clinic with complaints of vaginal discharge and irritation. In the exam room, the nurse collects medical and sexual history. Tina reiterates her chief complaint as vaginal discharge and irritation, both of which started 1-2 weeks ago. She reports regular menstrual cycles and denies using any method of contraception because she has been actively trying to conceive for the last 12 months. The nurse requests a urine sample to assess for signs of a urinary tract infection and to determine pregnancy status. What could be a potential infectious cause of Tina's abnormal vaginal discharge? Which lab will you order in to proper diagnose this patient/ Which treatment will you order?

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