Aids and other conditions

condidiasis

Thick, white, curdy "cottage-cheese" discharge; intense pruritus (itching).

Trichomonas

Frothy, yellow-green discharge; foul odor; pruritus; "strawberry" cervix

Gonorrhea/Chlamydia

Often asymptomatic; vaginal discharge, urinary frequency/dysuria; can lead to PID.

Herpes Simplex Virus

Cluster of painful, small vesicles on an erythematous base; shallow, painful ulcers.

Syphilis

Painless solitary chancre (firm, round, small sore).

Herpes Simplex Status in Pregnancy

Important to assess, especially near delivery. An active herpes lesion near or on the genital tract at the time of delivery requires a Cesarean section (C-section) to prevent transmission of the virus to the neonate, which can be fatal.