Perianal Abscess due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae : An Unusual Case in the Post-Antibiotic Era
- 1 July 2003
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
- Vol. 22 (7), 422-423
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10096-003-0958-7
Abstract
Described here is the case of a 21-year-old homosexual male patient who presented with perianal abscess without urethritis that was caused by infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Incision and drainage of the abscess and oral penicillin therapy resulted in full healing, without the development of an anal fistula. The spectrum of gonococcal abscesses and the relevant aspects of their management are discussed.Keywords
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