Gonococcal Bacteremia
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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.
Data on 57 doctors who treat gonococcal bacteremia
Which specialist treats gonococcal bacteremia?
Gonococcal bacteremia is mainly treated by an internist, who manages this disseminated sexually transmitted infection. If you have fever, joint pain, or skin lesions after possible exposure, see an internist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in gonococcal bacteremia
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Karin Ivette Campos Jimenez
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Verónica Carolina Solano Álvarez
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
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 mainly treated by an internist, who manages this disseminated sexually transmitted infection. If you have fever, joint pain, or skin lesions after possible exposure, see an internist.