Chlamydia infection physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maliha Shakil, M.D. [2]

Overview

Patients with chlamydia infection are usually well-appearing. A fever may be present. Physical examination of patients with chlamydia is usually remarkable for a cloudy, yellow mucoid cervical discharge, friable appearance of the cervix, and cervical motion tenderness.[1][2] Clear or white urethral discharge, testicular tenderness, and testicular swelling may present among men with chlamydia infection.[1][2]

Physical Examination

Appearance of the Patient

  • Patients are usually well-appearing

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]

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References

  1. 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. 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
  3. "Public Health Image Library (PHIL)".

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