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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 />
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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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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