Case Study Week 10
Patient is a 21-year-old female with no medical history. She reports vaginal discomfort and
discharge for approximately 3 days. She is sexually active and has a new partner within the
last 2 months. She denies fever, nausea or severe pain. The only medication the patient is
taking is birth control.
DIAGNOSTIC:
Cervical swab PCR test is positive for chlamydia trachomatis
Urinalysis –
Color – yellow
Clarity – clear
pH – 7.0
Blood – negative
Nitrites – negative
Leukocytes – negative
POC Pregnancy – neg
Questions:
1. Describe the pathophysiologic process of chlamydia, including the two forms,
intracellular development, and immune evasion.
2. Explain the host’s response to the infection, including pathogen recognition
receptors and proinflammatory cytokines.
3. Explain the risk factors for STDs.
4. Explain the potential complications of Chlamydia.