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Chlamydia infection physical examination
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Patients with chlamydia infection usually appear to be well. A fever may be present. Physical examination of women with chlamydia infection is usually remarkable for a cloudy, yellow mucoid cervical discharge; friable appearance of the cervix; and cervical motion tenderness.[1][2] Common physical examination findings of chlamydia infection among men include a clear or white urethral discharge, testicular tenderness, and testicular swelling.[1][2]
Physical Examination
Physical Examination
Appearance of the Patient
- Patients usually appear well
Vital Signs
- Fever may be present
Genitourinary
- Cloudy, yellow mucoid discharge from the cervical os[1]
- Friable appearance of cervix[1]
- Cervical motion tenderness may be present[2]
- Clear or white urethral discharge in men[1]
- Testicular tenderness and swelling may be present[2]
Gallery
Gallery
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![Woman’s cervix has manifested signs of a erosion and erythema due to chlamydial infection. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [3]](https://www.wikidoc.org/images/7/7b/Chlamydia12.jpeg)
Woman’s cervix has manifested signs of a erosion and erythema due to chlamydial infection. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [3]
![Woman’s cervix has manifested signs of a erosion and erythema due to chlamydial infection. From Public Health Image Library (PHIL). [3]](https://www.wikidoc.org/index.php/File%3AChlamydia12.jpeg)
References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Miller KE (2006). “Diagnosis and treatment of Chlamydia trachomatis infection”. Am Fam Physician. 73 (8): 1411–6. PMID 16669564.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Chlamydia CDC Fact Sheet. CDC.http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia-detailed.htm#_ENREF_3. Accessed on January 11, 2016
- ↑ “Public Health Image Library (PHIL)”.
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