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Pathology
Caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria.
Aetiology
Sexual contact.
Signs
Discharge may be noted on examination.
Symptoms
Women: half are asymptomatic, others have vaginal discharge.
Men: penile discharge.
Investigations
MSU: Nucleic acid amplification test
Microbiology: Male swabs of discharge, Nucleic acid amplification tests on
swabs
Treatment
Antibiotics: As per local policy due to differing resistance patterns
Follow up: Contact tracing.
Education: Advise barrier contraceptive use.
Prognosis
Usually good if treated
Arthritis
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Prostatitis
Epididymitis
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