Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 24 - Microbial Diseases of the Urinary and Reproductive Systems - Clinical Case Study: A Sick Mother-to-Be - Questions - Page 771: 1

Answer

The disease is a chlamydial STD called lymphogranuloma venereum. The causative agent is Chlamydia trachomatis.

Work Step by Step

The symptoms says it all. The woman has genital sores, severe swelling of labia, and swollen lymph nodes near the groin.
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.