COMLEX Osteopathic Medicine

Category - Genitourinary

A woman comes in complaining of white discharge from her vagina. Which of the following might be a concern?
  1. Gonorrhea
  2. Chlamydia
  3. Yeast infection
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer - C - White discharge is often an effect of a yeast infection. Although both gonorrhea and Chlamydia can cause discharge in woman, the discharge is often not noticeable and/or would occur with a burning sensation. Because the symptoms of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia can be overlooked so easily, it is extremely important that asexually active woman get tested on a routine basis, as these can lead to sterility.
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