Gonococcal Bartholin’s Gland Abscess: Causes and Treatment
1. Introduction A gonococcal Bartholin’s gland abscess is an acutely painful, localized collection of pus that develops within the Bartholin’s gland, driven primarily by an infection with the sexually transmitted bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These small glands, located just inside the lower opening of the vagina, are responsible for secreting lubricating mucus. When the gonococcal bacteria … Read more