Gonorrhoea Flashcards

1
Q

what organism causes it

A

neiserria gonorrhoea

gram negative diplococcus

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2
Q

signs

A
discharge
dysuria 
abdominal pain 
abnormal bleeding
rectal pain
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3
Q

investigations

A

microscopy and culture

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4
Q

management

A

IM cefratiaxone

if refusing cefratiaxone:
cefixime and azithromycin

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5
Q

is a test of cure needed

A

yes

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6
Q

what are complications

A

infertility
urethral stricture
disseminated gonococcal infection

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