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Mr. Santos, a 35-year-old Male, Presents to the Community Health Clinic with Complaints of Rectal Pain, Discharge and Blood in His Stool. He Reports Engaging in Unprotected Anal Intercourse with Multiple Partners. Upon Assessment, the Nurse Notes Redness and Inflammation of the Rectal MucosaWhat is the most likely diagnosis for Mr. Santos11 of 100ARectal CancerBAnal fissureCProctitisDHemorrhoids

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Mr. Santos, a 35-year-old Male, Presents to the Community Health Clinic with Complaints of Rectal Pain, Discharge and Blood in His Stool. He Reports Engaging in Unprotected Anal Intercourse with Multiple Partners. Upon Assessment, the Nurse Notes Redness and Inflammation of the Rectal MucosaWhat is the most likely diagnosis for Mr. Santos11 of 100ARectal CancerBAnal fissureCProctitisDHemorrhoids

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The most likely diagnosis for Mr. Santos, given his symptoms and sexual history, is C. Proctitis. Proctitis is inflammation of the lining of the rectum, often related to sexually transmitted diseases, especially in those who engage in anal intercourse. Symptoms can include rectal pain, discharge, and bleeding.

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