A 24-year-old man presents with urethral discharge and dysuria after unprotected sex. You suspect urethritis due to gonorrhoea and/or chlamydia. Accor...

Question

A 24-year-old man presents with urethral discharge and dysuria after unprotected sex. You suspect urethritis due to gonorrhoea and/or chlamydia. According to Canadian STI guidance, which management is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Treat empirically with appropriate antibiotics and obtain NAAT testing for gonorrhoea and chlamydia, counselling on partner notification

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Wait for culture results before starting treatment

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Treat with topical antiseptic only

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Provide single-dose fluoroquinolone therapy without testing

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Reassure and withhold treatment because symptoms may resolve

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Urethritis (suspected gonorrhoea/chlamydia)

A 24-year-old man presents with urethral discharge and dysuria after unprotected sex. You suspect urethritis due to gonorrhoea and/or chlamydia. According to Canadian STI guidance, which management is most appropriate?