Gonorrhea in Males: Symptoms & Signs (Gonococcal Urethritis)

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Gonorrhea in Males

Alternate Names : Gonococcal Urethritis

Gonorrhea in Males | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the infection?

About half of the men with gonorrhea have no symptoms. Those who have symptoms may notice the following:

discharge of pus from the penis

eye pain and discharge

frequent or painful urination

pus-filled discharge from the penis

rectal discomfort

sore throat

Gonorrhea that has spread to other parts of the body may cause a rash and fever. The person may have painful, swollen joints. Other symptoms are specific to the body part that is infected. An infection in the heart, for example, may cause heart valve problems and impaired blood flow.

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Author: Stuart Wolf, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 09/25/01

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