You,a 29 year old sexually active male,have discovered some small little vesicles on the penis.They are fluid-filled,red,and very painful.This is the second time that you have seen this symptoms.The first time around,about 2 months ago,you saw them but managed to ignore them.The lesions went away--no doctor,no treatment.But here they are again.You think that perhaps this disease was picked up six months ago,the last time that you had sex.Identify the disease.

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The symptoms described (small fluid-filled vesicles, painful, recurring) are consistent with genital herpes caused by HSV-2 infection. The fact that the symptoms went away on their own without treatment is not uncommon, but the virus remains in the body and can cause recurring outbreaks. The individual's sexually active status also increases the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections like herpes. The other options listed (candidiasis, syphilis, chlamydia) do not present with the same symptoms as herpes.

You,a 29 Year Old Sexually Active Male,have Discovered Some Small