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Practice questions Ib, female genital tract

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Practice questions Ib, female genital tract Pathology of vulva, vagina and cervix © Jun Wang, MD, PhD 1. Use this image for the next question. A 42-year-old woman presents with pruritus and burning sensation at vulvar, with progressively increasing thick white vaginal discharge for 3 months. She denies dysuria or dyspareunia. She has type II diabetes for 5 years. Physical examination reveals irregular erythematous changes of vulva and vaginal mucosa. An image of the wet mount preparation is shown. What is most likely causing these changes? (Image credit: Mikael Häggström, used with permission. / CC0) A. Candida B. Chlamydia trachomatis C. Gonorrhea D. Herpes simplex E. Human papillomavirus 2. Use this case for the next two questions. A 29-year-old woman presents with intermittent pruritis and burning sensation of her vulva for 4 months. She has had yellow green malodorous vaginal discharge. She does not have other symptoms. Her was found to be HIV po...