[Answered]: Patient is a 21-year-old female with no medical…

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.