A few days after having sexual intercourse, Irving develops burning urination and slight penile discharge. His testes feel heavy and his scrotum feels sore. He appears to have contracted ______.

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Burning urination and penile discharge are common symptoms of chlamydia, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The heaviness in the testes and soreness in the scrotum can also be a sign of chlamydia. AIDS, syphilis, and herpes can also cause symptoms related to the genital area, but burning urination and penile discharge are more specific to chlamydia.

A Few Days After Having Sexual Intercourse, Irving Develops Burning