A 24-year-old woman presents to the clinic with dysuria, dyspareunia, and a mucopurulent vaginal discharge.Her boyfriend was recently treated for nongonococcal urethritis.What sexually transmitted disease has she most probably been exposed to?

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The symptoms described suggest a possible Chlamydia infection. Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection that can cause dysuria, dyspareunia, and mucopurulent vaginal discharge. The woman's partner's recent diagnosis of non-gonococcal urethritis may also suggest Chlamydia as the likely cause of her symptoms. Other possible choices, such as gonorrhea, may also cause similar symptoms, but the association with non-gonococcal urethritis points more towards Chlamydia. HPV and Trichomonas do not typically cause these symptoms.

A 24-Year-Old Woman Presents to the Clinic with Dysuria, Dyspareunia