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Gonococcal cervicitis
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Gonococcal cervicitis

Contributors: Neil Mendoza MD, Paritosh Prasad MD, Mitchell Linder MD
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Synopsis

Gonococcal cervicitis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Risk factors for this infection include a history of a new sex partner, multiple sex partners (or a partner who has multiple partners), sexual abuse, previous or coexisting STIs (either the patient or a partner), and exchanging sex for money or drugs.

Many patients with lower genital tract infections with this organism are asymptomatic. Those who have symptoms usually seek medical care within 10 days of infection. They may complain of vaginal discharge, dysuria, bleeding after intercourse, pain with intercourse, and abnormal uterine bleeding. Patients who strictly have cervicitis do not typically complain of abdominal or pelvic pain (these symptoms are usually indicative of an upper genital tract infection).

Neisseria gonorrhoeae readily acquires antibiotic resistance, and the emergence of strains resistant to third-generation cephalosporins is a major public health problem.

Related topic: primary gonorrhea infection

Codes

ICD10CM:
A54.03 – Gonococcal cervicitis, unspecified

SNOMEDCT:
237083000 – Gonococcal cervicitis

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Last Reviewed:04/09/2020
Last Updated:08/17/2021
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A medical illustration showing key findings of Gonococcal cervicitis : Vaginal bleeding, Vaginal discharge, Dyspareunia, Dysuria, Sexually active, Purulent cervical discharge
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