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Gonococcemia (disseminated) is a sexually-transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae , which spreads from the initial site of infection through the bloodstream to other parts of the body. |
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Symptoms
Chills; Fever; General ill feeling (malaise; Joint pain; Joint swelling; Painful tendons of wrists or heels; Skin ras...
Causes
Gonorrhea is one of the most common infectious diseases. Anyone who has any type of sex can catch gonorrhea. The infe...
Tests
Gonorrhea is often associated with the presence of other sexually transmitted diseases. About half of women with gono...
Treatments
There are two goals in treating a sexually transmitted disease, especially one as easily spread as gonorrhea. The fir...
Prevention
Abstinence is the only sure prevention. Other prevention consists of following safer sexual practices. Monogamous sex...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of disseminated gonococcemia.
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