Question

A 40-year-old sexually active patient with exudative pharyngitis tests positive for gonorrhoea NAAT. Chlamydia status unknown. Best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM plus doxycycline 100 mg BID for 7 days

Answer

Ceftriaxone 500 mg IM single dose

Answer

Azithromycin 1 g PO single dose

Answer

Cefixime 800 mg PO single dose

Answer

Ciprofloxacin 500 mg PO single dose if sensitive

Practice question

A 40-year-old sexually active patient with exudative pharyngitis tests positive for gonorrhoea NAAT. Chlamydia status unknown. Best treatment?