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How common is antibiotic resistance to gonorrhea treatment? any medication interactions?

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Dr. Stephen Richards answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

GC: Antibiotic resistance is somewhat geographical. If you are no better, you need to be seen and evaluated.

Answered 5/11/2014

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