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The diagnostic presence of Gram-negative, bean-shaped diplococci residing specifically within polymorphonuclear leukocytes (neutrophils) in a urethral smear is highly confirmatory for:

A. Syphilis
B. Genital Herpes
C. Gonorrhea
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D. HIV/AIDS

📝 Explanation

The correct option is Gonorrhea. Neisseria gonorrhoeae are characteristically observed as Gram-negative diplococci phagocytosed by neutrophils in the purulent discharge of an infected patient.

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  • Syphilis
  • Genital Herpes
  • Gonorrhea
  • HIV/AIDS

The correct option is Gonorrhea. Neisseria gonorrhoeae are characteristically observed as Gram-negative diplococci phagocytosed by neutrophils in the purulent discharge of an infected patient.

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