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    STU 25SUM1 Pediatric Competency Proctored Exam

    An adolescent female states that she had unprotected sex approximately 3 weeks ago and thinks she may have genital herpes. Findings NOT consistent with genital herpes include:

    Explanation & Rationale

    Rationale: A. Lymphadenopathy (swollen inguinal lymph nodes) is a common finding during a primary genital herpes outbreak. B. Dysuria (painful urination) can occur due to irritation from herpes lesions. C. Vesicular genital lesions are classic and characteristic of genital herpes. D. Mucopurulent cervicitis is typically caused by chlamydia or gonorrhea, not genital herpes, and is therefore not consistent with herpes infection.

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