A male patient, experiencing a small, painless lesion on the side of his penis, is sexually active with multiple partners and does not use a condom. The history is an indication of what STI?

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The description of a small, painless lesion on the penis is indicative of a chancre, which is a hallmark of primary syphilis. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum.

A Male Patient, Experiencing a Small, Painless Lesion on the Side