A 32-year-old man presents with urethral discharge and dysuria after unprotected intercourse. Gram stain shows intracellular gram-negative diplococci....

Question

A 32-year-old man presents with urethral discharge and dysuria after unprotected intercourse. Gram stain shows intracellular gram-negative diplococci. What is the most appropriate empiric treatment?

Accepted Answer

Intramuscular ceftriaxone plus oral doxycycline

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Oral azithromycin alone

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Oral doxycycline alone

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Oral ciprofloxacin plus metronidazole

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Topical antiseptic wash only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Gonococcal urethritis

A 32-year-old man presents with urethral discharge and dysuria after unprotected intercourse. Gram stain shows intracellular gram-negative diplococci. What is the most appropriate empiric treatment?