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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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