Unilateral gonococcal ophthalmia without genital infection: an unusual presentation in an adult

Author:

Harry Tubonye C1,Black Peter D2

Affiliation:

1. Bure Clinic, Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 6LA, UK

2. James Paget Healthcare NHS Trust, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK

Abstract

We present the case of unilateral gonococcal ophthalmia without concomitant genital infection seen in an adult, with the potential for visual impairment if not adequately recognized and promptly treated.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Infectious Diseases,Pharmacology (medical),Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,Dermatology

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