Dylan was recently diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection. The infection led to sores developing on his anus. Eventually, a skin rash broke out on the bottom of his feet. Given this information, it can be said that Dylan was diagnosed with
A) genital herpes.
B) genital warts.
C) syphilis.
D) chlamydia.

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The presence of sores on the anus followed by a skin rash on the feet points to syphilis as the likely diagnosis. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection that initially presents with sores or a rash in the genital area or mouth, and can progress to more serious symptoms if left untreated. The sores can also develop on other parts of the body, including the anus, and a rash on the feet can occur in the later stages of the disease. This pattern of symptoms does not fit with the presentations of genital herpes, genital warts, or chlamydia.

Dylan Was Recently Diagnosed with a Sexually Transmitted Infection