The Assignment (1- to 2-page case study analysis)
In your Case Study Analysis related to the scenario provided, explain the following:
- The factors that affect fertility (STDs).
- Why inflammatory markers rise in STD/PID.
- Why prostatitis and infection happens. Also explain the causes of systemic reaction.
Case study:
A 30-year-old female presents to the emergency room with a chief complaint of yellow, creamy vaginal discharge and difficulty with urination. She states these symptoms started about 3 days ago, and she thought she had a urinary tract infection. She denies pelvic pain. The patient had unprotected sexual intercourse in the last two weeks with her new partner. She denies any lower back pain or foul-smelling urine or frequency. PMH is negative. Vital signs T 98.8 F Pulse 80 Resp 22 O2 sat 99% on room air. Cardio-respiratory exam unremarkable for murmurs, rubs, clicks, or gallops. Abdominal exam negative for any pain or tenderness to deep palpation. Pelvic exam demonstrates mucopurulent vaginal discharge and erythema to cervix with some bleeding noted to the cervix when touched with the swab. No masses on bimanual exam.