A 23-year-old female patient is complaining of lower abdominal and genital pain. Upon examination you find a white, curdlike vaginal discharge. This is most typical of:

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The white, curdlike vaginal discharge and lower abdominal and genital pain are typical symptoms of candidiasis, an infection caused by the overgrowth of the yeast Candida. Gardnerella (A) can cause a gray, watery discharge with a fishy odor; gonorrhea (B) can cause painful urination and a yellow or green discharge; herpes simplex (D) can cause painful sores on the genitals.

A 23-Year-Old Female Patient Is Complaining of Lower Abdominal and Genital