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How is gonorrhea typically treated?
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Antibiotics: Your doctor can prescribe antibiotics. Oral antibiotics will usually work, but in severe cases a shot or even IV treatment may be needed.
Answered 9/12/2015
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GC: The drug of choice is penicillin in patients that are not allergic. Rocephin (ceftriaxone) or Erythromycin could be used as well.
Answered 10/3/2016
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