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gonococcal pharyngitis

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gonococcal pharyngitis

Infectious disease An STD acquired through oral sex with an infected partner Clinical Usually asymptomatic; Sx occur with disseminated gonococcemia; untreated gonorrhea may cause orchitis, prostatitis in ♂ or PID in ♀ Risk factors Recent exposure to gonorrhea, multiple partners, ♂ homosexuality. See Gonorrhea.
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