Reference no: EM132890846
Patient Name: Deborah Spitzner
Date of Birth: 12/2/1999
Clinical Notes: Female patient reports vaginal pain that increases with sexual intercourse and abnormal vaginal discharge. She has mild, burning pain during urination. Her symptoms have been present and progressively worsening for three weeks.
Current vital signs: BP 126/78, HR 66 bpm, Temperature 100.6°F
The physician refers her to a gynecologist for a pelvic exam and ordersa complete blood count, urinalysis, and STD screening panel. Lab tests confirm a diagnosis of chlamydia.
Discussion 1: What is the etiology of a chlamydial infection?
Discussion 2: How might the symptoms in this case study be different if the patient was male?
Discussion 3: Is chlamydia curable? What type of treatment is usually recommended?
Discussion 4: What type of complications may occur as a result of chlamydia?
Discussion 5: What preventative measures should Ms. Spitzner take to avoid recurrent infections and to avoid transmitting chlamydia to her partners?