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Gonorrhoea partner notification — DFSRH MCQ

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ModerateSTI diagnosis and managementGonorrhoea partner notificationDFSRH

A 22-year-old man attends after being notified that a partner has gonorrhoea. He has no symptoms and his last sex with the partner was 5 days ago. He is concerned about infecting a new partner. What is the most appropriate management?

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Correct answer: C — Test at relevant sites and arrange treatment according to sexual health guidance

Contacts of gonorrhoea need assessment, testing at exposed sites and management according to local sexual health guidance, which may include epidemiological treatment. Asymptomatic status does not exclude infection. Fluconazole is irrelevant, HIV testing alone misses the named exposure, and very short abstinence advice is inadequate. The pearl is that partner notification is part of STI control, not an optional extra.

Reference: BASHH Guideline: Gonorrhoea 2025