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Pharyngitis - gonococcal

Alternative Names: Gonococcal pharyngitis Symptoms: Sore throat Difficulty swallowing Fever Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease: Neck pain Nasal discharge Nasal congestion Muscle pain Joint stiffness Headache Abnormal taste Text Continues Below Note: There may be no symptoms. Signs and tests: A throat swab culture is positive for gonococcus. Note that standard strep throat testing will not pick up gonorrhea. If you think you might have gonococcal pharyngitis, you should tell your health care provider.

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