A patient presents with painful vesicles in the genital region. Identify the lesion
Options
Herpes
Chancroid
Syphilis
Candidiasis
Correct Answer
Herpes
Explanation
Genital herpes caused by HSV-2 (or HSV-1) presents with painful vesicles that rupture to form shallow ulcers. The vesicular stage is characteristic and helps differentiate it from other sexually transmitted infections.