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A young man goes to his doctor complaining of a discharge from his penis.The doctor collects a slide for Gram stain and a swab for culture and sends them to the laboratory.The Gram stain is prepared and read: > 25 wbc/hpf,no bacteria seen.The culture results after 48 hours show no growth.What is the most probable diagnosis and the organism responsible?
Portal Of Entry
The site through which pathogens enter the host body, initiating infection or disease.
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria that is resistant to many antibiotics, leading to difficult-to-treat infections.
Nasal Culture
A test that involves taking a sample from the inside of the nose to identify the presence of organisms that could cause infection.
Reservoir
A natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
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