disseminated gonococcal infection

1. Introduction Gonococcal arthritis dermatitis syndrome is a serious, systemic complication of an infection with the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This condition, clinically classified under the umbrella of disseminated gonococcal infection, occurs when the bacteria escape the primary site of mucosal infection—such as the cervix, urethra, or rectum—and invade the bloodstream. Once circulating systemically, the pathogen … Read more