Gonococcal Bacteremia
Gonococcal bacteremia is the presence in the bloodstream of the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea, which means that an infection that is usually localized has spread through the body.
How it may present: It may be accompanied by fever, chills, pain and inflammation in the joints, and skin lesions, in addition to the discomforts typical of the original infection.
When to see a doctor: It is advisable to seek care without delay in the case of fever with joint pain and a history of a sexually transmitted infection, since spread through the body requires careful assessment.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist is the professional who studies this type of disseminated infection, and the internist takes part in the comprehensive evaluation of the adult. Consulting in time facilitates appropriate management and orderly follow-up of the case.
Specialties that treat gonococcal bacteremia
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gonococcal bacteremia
Dra. Maria Gomez Palacio Schjetnan
Dr. Arnoldo Samuel Kraus Weisman
Dra. Maria Alejandra Torrero Miranda
Dr. Juan Trujillo Perrusquia
Dra. Leticia Gutiérrez Pérez
Dr. Jose Juan Sanchez Chamorro
Dr. Fernando Javier Martinez Montes
Dr. Eduardo Tapia Betancourt
Dra. María Elena Hernández Bribiesca
Dr. Lucero Salgado Ambrosio
Dr. José Ivan Inclan Reyes
Dr. Clemen Domínguez Barrera
Dr. Diego Armando Luna Lerma
Dr. Luis Miguel Torres Orozco
Dr. Lauro Quintanilla González
Dr. Juan Carlos Anda Garay
Dr. Gabriel Augusto Fuentes Esparza
Dr. Guadalupe Gordillo Pérez
Dr. José A. Pruneda Padilla
Dr. Francisco Marcial González
Frequently asked questions
What is gonococcal bacteremia?
Gonococcal bacteremia is the presence in the bloodstream of the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea, which means that an infection that is usually localized has spread through the body.
Which doctor treats gonococcal bacteremia?
Gonococcal Bacteremia is usually treated by specialists in infectious disease specialist, internist.