A 20-year-old female complains of thin vaginal discharge and pruritus. On pelvic examination, there are "strawberry spots" on the vaginal walls. With this infection, it is important to:

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The description of "strawberry spots" on the vaginal walls is characteristic of Trichomonas vaginalis infection, a sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is important to treat the patient's partner to prevent reinfection and to perform STD and HIV testing due to the association between STIs and increased risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV.

A 20-Year-Old Female Complains of Thin Vaginal Discharge and Pruritus