Unilateral gonococcal ophthalmia without genital infection: an unusual presentation in an adult.
We present the case of unilateral gonococcal ophthalmia without concomitant genital infection seen in an adult, with the potential for visual impairment if not adequately recognized and promptly treated.
Harry
Tubonye C
TC
Bure Clinic, Department of Genitourinary Medicine, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR31 6LA, UK. tcharry@bureclinic.com
Black
Peter D
PD
D000328:Adult; D003234:Conjunctivitis, Bacterial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000302:isolation & purification*