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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Fatigue

Posted on Wed, 10 Feb 2016

Question: I think I became infected with Gonorrea five years ago from unprotected sex with a lady. I have not had any genital symptoms then or now, however now I am having symptoms of systemic Gonorrea. Some strange looking white spots on face, tendon pain, some joint pain including my neck. Fatigue and a cough with thick phlegm.
Is it possible for systemic Gonorrea to slowly develop over five to six years and now I'm getting really sick from the Gonorrea in my blood?
Recently I took Gonorrea oral Swab and urine tests that were negative however I would assume that they would be negative if the Gonorrea was indeed systemic.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not likely

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
This is not likely to be systemic gonnorhea which is rarity today and it is uncommon that it develops after such delay. Your symptoms are nonspecific and may include any systemic infection or autoimmune inflammation. I suggest to see immunologist and infectologist. oral and urine test are not 100% specific so you should do serologic blood tests for gonnorhea if you want to rule out gonorrhea for sure.Wish you good health. Regards

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