title: Gonococcal dermatitis-arthritis syndrome.
abstract: Gonococcal dermatitis-arthritis syndrome should be a diagnostic consideration in an adolescent or a young adult presenting with a skin rash in association with joint pain and swelling. Cultures and/or gram-stained smears should be obtained. Patients usually respond rapidly to antibiotic therapy.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology*; D003872:Dermatitis / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013577:Syndrome