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A 21-yeаr-оld wоmаn presents tо the emergency depаrtment reporting a yellowish vaginal discharge for several days. She tells the emergency physician that she was sexually assaulted 10 days ago and has been too scared that she would not be believed to tell anyone about the incident. When asked if she would like to file a police report, she says she doesn’t remember it well and wouldn’t even be able to describe the assailant accurately. Since the assault, she has experienced distressing dreams nearly every night, as well as feeling her “heart racing” every time she sees an unfamiliar man getting close to her. She feels distant from her partner, finds that she is losing her temper more easily, and has not told them about the incident. She has not been to work since the assault, as she has been afraid to park in the parking garage where the assault took place. Additionally, she reports poor sleep and hypervigilance. What is the most accurate diagnosis?