A 25-year-old woman is seen in a sexual health clinic for evaluation of a white vaginal discharge and recent pain when having vaginal intercourse. She has a male sex partner. She has been taking oral contraceptive pills and does not use condoms.
Which one of the following is considered a major diagnostic indicator of cervicitis?
Figure 1. Mucopurulent Endocervical Exudate with Cervicitis
This illustration shows the cervix as observed during a speculum examination. Note the purulent discharge from the cervical os; this finding is diagnostic for cervicitis.
Illustration: Cognition Studio, Inc. and David H. Spach, MD
Figure 2. Friable Cervicitis with Induced Bleeding in Woman with Cervicitis
This illustration shows the cervix as observed during a speculum examination. Note the friable cervix on left, with endocervical bleeding induced by gentle passage of a cotton swab through the cervical os.
Illustration: Cognition Studio, Inc. and David H. Spach, MD
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March 10th, 2025
March 10th, 2025
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