Leslie is 50 years old and presents at the community health centre with complaints of vaginal and rectaldischarge. Leslie does not use condoms with common-law partner Terry. What testing should the nurse offer to provide Leslie?

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Leslie's symptoms suggest a possible sexually transmitted infection, and gonorrhea and chlamydia are two common STIs that can cause vaginal and rectal discharge in women. It is important for Leslie to get tested and treated if necessary, and to use condoms with Terry to prevent further transmission of STIs. Syphilis and genital herpes are also STIs that can cause genital sores, but do not typically present with discharge. Genital warts are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV) and may not necessarily cause discharge. Candidiasis, or a yeast infection, is a common vaginal infection but does not typically cause rectal discharge.

Leslie Is 50 Years Old and Presents at the Community