Question

A patient was originally diagnosed with a disease that later led to cervicitis. What was most likely the patient’s original diagnosis? Vulvitis preeclampsia chlamydia endometriosis

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is Chlamydia.

Explanation:

Cervicitis is the generic name for an inflammation of the cervix and usually occurs as a consequence of an infection that can be acquired by different means. One of them is having sex with a person who has a sexually transmitted disease (STD): Chlamydia infection, caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis, this infection affects both men and women and can cause serious and permanent damage to a woman's reproductive system, in addition of ectopic pregnancies. Cervicitis often passes without symptoms, when presented may include: vaginal discharge, abnormal vaginal bleeding (breakthrough), pain during intercourse and in the lower abdomen.