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Gonorrhoea abstinence advice — DFSRH MCQ

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A 20-year-old woman is treated for gonorrhoea in clinic. Her regular partner has not yet attended for treatment. What would you advise this patient?

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Correct answer: A — Avoid sex until 7 days after both she and partners have completed treatment

BASHH advice is to avoid sex until 7 days after the patient and partners have completed treatment. Symptom improvement alone is not enough. Partner management prevents reinfection and onward transmission.

Reference: BASHH Guidelines; NICE CKS; UKHSA STI guidance; BNF