How Long Does Gonorrhea Take To Cure Inspite Of Being On Treatment?

Posted on Wed, 25 Mar 2015

Question: I contracted gonorrhea and was promptly treated and symptoms resolved quickly after the shot. My medical provider told me to wait 5 days before having sex again. At 6 days I had unprotected sex. I am now reading online that the CDC recommendations are to wait 7 days. Should this be a concern for my partner?

Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Transmission of Gonorrhea possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
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I have gone through the details.

Usually gonorrhea responds to the treatment by 5-7 days.There are chances or persistence of organism.
Also there is possibility of drug resistance.
It would have been better if condoms were used.
There are possibilities of transmission of gonorrhea in the given scenario.

You can get yourself examined to look for cure .If needed tests for gonorrhea will be done again.

You can consult your doctor for examination and management of your partner.
You can get back for any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh D Basti
Dermatologist and venerologist

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