A 29-year-old woman presents to the GP with a 6-month history of persistent vaginal discharge that is yellow-green, mucopurulent, and associated with ...

Question

A 29-year-old woman presents to the GP with a 6-month history of persistent vaginal discharge that is yellow-green, mucopurulent, and associated with intermenstrual bleeding. Speculum examination shows mucopurulent cervical discharge. A NAAT is positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae. She has already been treated for the gonorrhoea. She returns 2 weeks later for a test of cure. Why is a test of cure important for gonorrhoea?

Accepted Answer

Because of increasing antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which means treatment failure is possible and must be detected

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To confirm partner notification has been completed

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Test of cure is not recommended for gonorrhoea

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To test for Chlamydia co-infection

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To check for cervical cancer

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Gonorrhoea Test of Cure - AMR