Asked by Keredin Muktar on Jun 19, 2024
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Which statement regarding chlamydia infection is correct?
A) Treatment of choice is oral penicillin.
B) Treatment of choice is nystatin or miconazole.
C) Clinical manifestations include dysuria and urethral itching in males.
D) Clinical manifestations include small, painful vesicles on genital areas.
Chlamydia Infection
A common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, often asymptomatic.
Dysuria
Describes painful or difficult urination, which can be a symptom of urinary tract infections or other urological conditions.
- Determine the methods for addressing and controlling sexually transmitted infections, focusing on gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Verified Answer
MZ
Michelle ZhengJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Symptoms of chlamydia infection in males include meatal erythema, tenderness, itching, dysuria, and urethral discharge. Some infected males have no symptoms. Oral penicillin and nystatin or miconazole are not the antibiotics of choice. Small, painful vesicles on genital areas are clinical manifestations true of chlamydia infection but may also indicate herpetic lesions.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the methods for addressing and controlling sexually transmitted infections, focusing on gonorrhea and chlamydia.