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Concerning the pathogenesis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in females, the most severe long-term reproductive complication resulting from an ascending, asymptomatic infection is:

A. The development of painless genital ulcers
B. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
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C. Frequent outbreaks of vesicular blisters
D. Development of cervical cancer

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The correct option is Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). In females, gonorrhea is often asymptomatic initially but can ascend to the uterus and fallopian tubes, causing PID. This leads to scarring, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy. Ulcers are typical of syphilis; blisters of herpes; cervical cancer is associated with HPV.

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  • The development of painless genital ulcers
  • Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  • Frequent outbreaks of vesicular blisters
  • Development of cervical cancer

The correct option is Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). In females, gonorrhea is often asymptomatic initially but can ascend to the uterus and fallopian tubes, causing PID. This leads to scarring, infertility, and ectopic pregnancy. Ulcers are typical of syphilis; blisters of herpes; cervical cancer is associated with HPV.

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