Complaining of Vaginal Itching Curd-Like Discharge

A 24-year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of vaginal itching, burning, and a thick, white, curd-like discharge for the past three days. She denies any pain with urination or sexual intercourse. She reports being sexually active with one partner and using oral contraceptives.

Prompt:

1. Differential Diagnoses:Based on the patient’s presentation, what are the potential differential diagnoses? Prioritize these diagnoses based on the patient’s clinical presentation and risk factors.
2. Diagnostic Workup:What diagnostic tests would you order to confirm your diagnosis? Explain the rationale for each test.
3. Treatment Plan:Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for the patient, including medical management, partner treatment, and patient education.
4. Patient Education:What important information should you provide to the patient regarding vulvovaginitis, prevention, and treatment adherence?

For peer response answer this:

• How would your treatment plan change if the patient was pregnant?
• What are the potential complications if untreated?

A 24-year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of vaginal itching, burning, and a thick, white, curd-like discharge for the past three days. She denies any pain with urination or sexual intercourse. She reports being sexually active with one partner and using oral contraceptives.

Prompt:

1. Differential Diagnoses:Based on the patient’s presentation, what are the potential differential diagnoses? Prioritize these diagnoses based on the patient’s clinical presentation and risk factors.
2. Diagnostic Workup:What diagnostic tests would you order to confirm your diagnosis? Explain the rationale for each test.
3. Treatment Plan:Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for the patient, including medical management, partner treatment, and patient education.
4. Patient Education:What important information should you provide to the patient regarding vulvovaginitis, prevention, and treatment adherence?

For peer response answer this:

• How would your treatment plan change if the patient was pregnant?
• What are the potential complications if untreated?

A 24-year-old woman presents to the clinic complaining of vaginal itching, burning, and a thick, white, curd-like discharge for the past three days. She denies any pain with urination or sexual intercourse. She reports being sexually active with one partner and using oral contraceptives.

Prompt:

1. Differential Diagnoses:Based on the patient’s presentation, what are the potential differential diagnoses? Prioritize these diagnoses based on the patient’s clinical presentation and risk factors.
2. Diagnostic Workup:What diagnostic tests would you order to confirm your diagnosis? Explain the rationale for each test.
3. Treatment Plan:Develop a comprehensive treatment plan for the patient, including medical management, partner treatment, and patient education.
4. Patient Education:What important information should you provide to the patient regarding vulvovaginitis, prevention, and treatment adherence?

For peer response answer this:

• How would your treatment plan change if the patient was pregnant?
• What are the potential complications if untreated?