title: Perianal abscess due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae: an unusual case in the post-antibiotic era.
abstract: Described here is the case of a 21-year-old homosexual male patient who presented with perianal abscess without urethritis that was caused by infection with Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Incision and drainage of the abscess and oral penicillin therapy resulted in full healing, without the development of an anal fistula. The spectrum of gonococcal abscesses and the relevant aspects of their management are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Manchester Royal Infirmary, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9WL, UK.
authors.forename: Y
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: El-Dhuwaib
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Ammori
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D000328:Adult; D001003:Anal Canal; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000187:drug effects / Q000302:isolation & purification; D010406:Penicillins / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010406:Penicillins