Gonorrhea physical examination

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Physical examination

Male

• Purulent or mucopurulent discharge from urethera. The discharge can be demonstrated by milking the shaft of penis.
• Epididymal tenderness and edema usually unilateral

Female Pelvic examination

Inspection

• Purulent or mucopurulent discharge
• Vaginal bleeding

Palpation

• Cervical mucosa may become fragile and bleed even with some manipulation.
• cervical motion tenderness during bimanual pelvic examination