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Gonorrhoea test of cure — DFSRH MCQ

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ModerateSTIsGonorrhoea test of cureDFSRH

A 22-year-old woman is treated for pharyngeal gonorrhoea with ceftriaxone. Symptoms improve and partner notification is underway. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: A — Arrange test of cure according to local BASHH pathway

Gonorrhoea requires test of cure, especially for pharyngeal infection and resistance monitoring. Symptom improvement does not prove microbiological cure. Follow-up also supports partner management.

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