Acute urethral discharge: Clinical history

Question

A 25 year-old female presented in the emergency room with an acute urethral discharge of 2 days duration. A smear for gram stain was obtained (see accompanying image). Many polymorphonuclear leukocytes and intracellular and extracellular gram negative diplococci were observed. Based on the clinical history and the gram stain observation, a diagnosis of gonorrhea can be made.

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