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Gonorrhea and Chlamydia<br />

Background<br />

Gonorrhea, caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae (GC), and<br />

chlamydia, caused by Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), are<br />

sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These infections<br />

may be transmitted during oral, vaginal, or anal sex; <strong>the</strong>y<br />

can also be transmitted from <strong>the</strong> mo<strong>the</strong>r to baby during<br />

delivery and cause significant illness in <strong>the</strong> infant.<br />

Both organisms can infect <strong>the</strong> urethra, oropharynx, and<br />

rectum in women and men; <strong>the</strong> epididymis in men,<br />

and <strong>the</strong> cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women.<br />

Untreated GC or CT in women may lead to pelvic<br />

inflammatory disease, which can cause scarring <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> fallopian tubes and result in infertility or ectopic<br />

pregnancy (tubal pregnancy). The organisms can also<br />

affect o<strong>the</strong>r sites; N gonorrhoeae can cause disseminated<br />

infection involving <strong>the</strong> skin, joints, and o<strong>the</strong>r systems.<br />

Certain strains <strong>of</strong> CT can cause lymphogranuloma<br />

venereum (LGV). This infection is <strong>com</strong>mon in parts<br />

<strong>of</strong> Africa, India, Sou<strong>the</strong>ast Asia, and <strong>the</strong> Caribbean.<br />

Outbreaks among men who have sex with men (MSM)<br />

have been reported over <strong>the</strong> past several years in Europe<br />

and <strong>the</strong> United States. LGV may cause genital ulcers<br />

followed by inguinal adenopathy; it can also (as in <strong>the</strong><br />

recent cases in MSM) cause gastrointestinal symptoms,<br />

notably anorectal discharge and pain.<br />

Patients with symptoms <strong>of</strong> gonorrhea or chlamydia<br />

should be evaluated and treated as indicated below.<br />

Although GC or CT urethritis in men typically causes<br />

symptoms, urethral infection in women and oral or<br />

rectal infections in both men and women <strong>of</strong>ten cause no<br />

symptoms. In fact, a substantial number <strong>of</strong> individuals<br />

with GC or CT infection have no symptoms. Thus,<br />

sexually active individuals at risk <strong>for</strong> GC and CT should<br />

receive regular screening <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong>se infections as well<br />

as <strong>for</strong> syphilis and o<strong>the</strong>r STIs. Patients are frequently<br />

infected with both N gonorrhoeae and C trachomatis, so<br />

<strong>the</strong>y should be tested and treated <strong>for</strong> both.<br />

S: Subjective<br />

Section 6—Disease-Specific Treatment | 6–33<br />

Symptoms will depend on <strong>the</strong> site <strong>of</strong> infection (eg,<br />

oropharynx, urethra, cervix, rectum). Symptoms are not<br />

present in all patients.<br />

If symptoms are present, women may notice:<br />

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Vaginal discharge<br />

Urinary hesitancy<br />

Pain with sexual intercourse<br />

Pain or burning on urination<br />

Abdominal or pelvic pain<br />

Sore throat<br />

Mouth sores<br />

Rectal discharge<br />

Anal dis<strong>com</strong><strong>for</strong>t<br />

If symptoms are present, men may notice:<br />

♦<br />

♦<br />

♦<br />

♦<br />

♦<br />

♦<br />

♦<br />

♦<br />

Increased urinary frequency or urgency<br />

Urethral discharge<br />

Red or swollen urethra<br />

Incontinence<br />

Pain on urination<br />

Testicular tenderness or pain<br />

Rectal discharge<br />

Anal dis<strong>com</strong><strong>for</strong>t<br />

During <strong>the</strong> history, ask <strong>the</strong> patient about <strong>the</strong> following:<br />

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♦<br />

♦<br />

Any <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> symptoms listed above, and <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

duration<br />

Previous diagnosis <strong>of</strong> gonorrhea or chlamydia<br />

New sex partner(s)<br />

Unprotected sex (oral, vaginal, anal)<br />

Use <strong>of</strong> an intrauterine device<br />

Last menstrual period, and whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong> patient<br />

could be pregnant

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