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How long would i have to go with undiagnosed gonorrhea, in order to develop a disseminated gonococcal infection (for it to go into the bloodstream)? are we talking weeks or months?

Q: how long would i have to go with undiagnosed gonorrhea, in order to develop a disseminated gonococcal infection (for it to go into the bloodstream)? are we talking weeks or months?

: Disseminated gonococcal infection typically occurs within a week or two.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Disseminated gonococcal infection typically occurs within a week or two.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 1/15/2023

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Days depending on your immune status. Get treated now.

Answered 1/15/2023

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A member asked:

How long would i have to go with undiagnosed gonorrhea, in order to develop a disseminated gonococcal infection (for it to go into the bloodstream)? are we talking weeks or months?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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