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Gonorrhoea
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Age from 13 years onwards
This CKS topic covers the management of confirmed gonorrhoea infection in men and women.
This CKS topic does not cover the diagnosis of gonorrhoea, the empirical treatment of urethritis or vaginal discharge, disseminated gonorrhoea, complications of gonorrhoea (for example epididymitis), gonorrhoea infection of the eyes, or the management of gonorrhoea in children (see the CKS KnowledgePlus Medico-legal section for information on medico-legal issues).
There are separate CKS topics on Bacterial vaginosis, Candida - female genital, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Trichomoniasis, Urethritis - male, and Vaginal discharge.
The target audience for this CKS topic is healthcare professionals working within the NHS in England, and providing first contact or primary health care. Patient information from the Family Planning Association (fpa) is intended to be printed and given to people with this condition or their carers.
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