A few days after having sexual intercourse, Irving develops a rash of reddish, painful bumps, or papules, in the genital region. These papules turn to painful blisters that become pus-filled and rupture. At this time he also develops headaches, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, fever, and burning urination. About 10 to 16 days later, the blister crusts over and heal. About two weeks later he develops the same symptoms again. He appears to have contracted ______.

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The symptoms described are consistent with a herpes simplex virus infection, which is characterized by painful genital blisters that can recur. Syphilis typically presents as painless sores or chancres, while gonorrhea and chlamydia may cause discharge or burning during urination, but do not typically cause blisters.

A Few Days After Having Sexual Intercourse, Irving Develops a Rash