When conducting a physical examination,the nurse notes that the patient has a systemic rash.Which sexually transmitted infection may be the cause for this clinical manifestation?

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A systemic rash is a clinical manifestation of secondary syphilis, which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Herpes simplex virus can cause localized genital lesions, but not a systemic rash. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia may cause genital discharge and pain, but they do not typically cause a systemic rash.

When Conducting a Physical Examination,the Nurse Notes That the Patient