STD-burning sensation

Sexually Transmitted Disease Infections

Dr Patsy Lill
Professor Emerita
University of South Carolina School of Medicine

A burning sensation in the penis

A 22-year-old man presents with complaints of burning on urination. A yellowish exudate can be expressed from his penis.

This is MOST likely
1. Syphilis
2. Chancroid
3. Granuloma inguinale
4. Gonorrhea

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