Gonococcemia
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gonococcemia-243-14188276
title:
Gonococcemia
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Gonococcemia is a rare complication of mucosal Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, or Gonorrhea, that occurs when the bacteria invade the bloodstream. It is characterized by fever, tender hemorrhagic pustules on the extremities or the trunk, migratory polyarthritis, and tenosynovitis. It also rarely leads to endocarditis and meningitis. This condition occurs in 0.5-3% of individuals with gonorrhea, and it usually presents 2–3 weeks after acquiring the infection. Risk factors include female sex, sex
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonococcemia
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2023-01-29T06:52:26Z
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