A 20-year-old patient has developed small painful blisters on her labia that occurred after having sex with her new boyfriend about six days ago. Which STI should the nurse suspect this patient is experiencing?

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The symptoms of small painful blisters on the labia after sexual contact are consistent with genital herpes, which is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia do not typically present with blisters or sores.

A 20-Year-Old Patient Has Developed Small Painful Blisters on Her