An 18 year-old patient presents with a 5 day history of very…
An 18 year-old patient presents with a 5 day history of very painful vulvar ulcers that began as small “blisters”. She is also complaining of a low-grad fever and headache. Large painful vulvar and perineal ulcers and inguinal lymphadenopathy are found on examination. The most likely diagnosis is:
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PM is a 22 year-old with complaints of fever, chills, malaise, weight loss, and persistent vaginitis. She admits to inconsistent condom use with partners and had a sexual relationship with an IV drug user 3 years ago. She is in a new relationship and does not use protection every time. She denies IV drug use. She admits to herpes genitalis that has increased in frequency this year. A physical exam was performed noting stable vital signs, bilateral axillary lymphadenopathy, and confirmation for candidiasis vaginitis by microscopic exam. Cervicitis was noted and appropriate STD tests were obtained. Her HIV tests returned positive. The NP understands that an HIV infection results in a reduction of:
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