Diagnosis
1. Gram stain of
urethral or endocervical
exudate show gram
negative
diplococci
2. Later obtaining
the secretions by prostatic massage may
give
information on
presence of chronic
infection due to
this
diplococcus
2.3 Treatment
A combination of ampicillin 3-5 gms. single dose
followed by
doxycycline 100
mg. twice daily for seven days is
effective in
the majority of gonococcal infections.
After treatment,
it is important to show that the infection
has
been cured. Urethral secretions are examined in men.
Treatment of strictures
is with dilatation is
discussed in
chapter 29.
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