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How is gonorrhea typically treated?

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Dr. Raj Syal answered

Antibiotics: Your doctor can prescribe antibiotics. Oral antibiotics will usually work, but in severe cases a shot or even IV treatment may be needed.

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/12/2015

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Dr. Alfredo Nieves answered

Specializes in Gynecology

GC: The drug of choice is penicillin in patients that are not allergic. Rocephin (ceftriaxone) or Erythromycin could be used as well.

Dr Lee agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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