A 22-year-old woman attends the sexual health clinic requesting STI testing. She had receptive anal intercourse with a new male partner 2 weeks ago. W...

Question

A 22-year-old woman attends the sexual health clinic requesting STI testing. She had receptive anal intercourse with a new male partner 2 weeks ago. What additional samples should be collected beyond the standard vulvovaginal swab?

Accepted Answer

A rectal swab for chlamydia and gonorrhoea NAAT should also be taken based on her sexual history

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No additional samples needed

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Only a blood test for HIV

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Only a urine sample

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A pharyngeal swab only

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Rectal STI Swab Based on Sexual History

A 22-year-old woman attends the sexual health clinic requesting STI testing. She had receptive anal intercourse with a new male partner 2 weeks ago. What additional samples should be collected beyond the standard vulvovaginal swab?