A client presents with a painless, ulcerative crater that is within a papule in the vulva. The client says she had an unprotected sex with a new sexual partner three weeks ago. Dark field microscopy of lesions identifies Treponema pallidum. The client is most likely diagnosed with:

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The client is most likely diagnosed with primary syphilis. Primary syphilis is manifested by a painless, ulcerative crater within a papule. The lesions are usually found on the vulva or cervix in females and on the glans penis in males. Secondary syphilis is manifested by a localized or diffused mucocutaneous rash and generalized, non-tender lymphadenopathy. Latent syphilis is usually detected through serological tests. Tertiary syphilis usually involves visceral organs.

A Client Presents with a Painless, Ulcerative Crater That Is