Disseminated Gonococcal Infection

Author/s: 
Florez-Pollack, Stephanie, Mauskar, Melissa M.
Date Added: 
April 18, 2019
Journal/Publication: 
New England Journal of Medicine
Publisher: 
Massachusetts Medical Society
Publication Date: 
April 18, 2019
Volume: 
380
Pages: 
1565
Type: 
Clinical Decision Aids
Format: 
Web Page
DOI (1): 
10.1056/NEJMicm1811120
PMID (1): 
30995376

RPR Commentary

This is a diagnosis you should never miss because it is classic in appearance and easily treated and serious if missed.  James W. Mold, MD, MPH

Abstract

A 20-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a rash involving the arms, legs, trunk, and scalp, which had erupted that morning . . .

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