A woman treated for gonorrhoea with IM ceftriaxone asks about test of cure. She wants to know what test is used. What does BASHH recommend?...

Question

A woman treated for gonorrhoea with IM ceftriaxone asks about test of cure. She wants to know what test is used. What does BASHH recommend?

Accepted Answer

NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test) and/or culture at approximately 2 weeks post-treatment

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A blood test for gonorrhoea antibodies

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A urine dipstick

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A repeat speculum examination only

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No test is needed if symptoms resolve

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Gonorrhoea TOC NAAT and Culture at 2 Weeks