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Five-year review of ocular Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections presenting to ophthalmology departments in Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Scotland.

Laura ButlerManaim ShahLaura CottomAndrew J WinterDavid Lockington
Published in: Eye (London, England) (2021)
This series confirms purulent conjunctivitis and cellulitis as the main presenting features of ocular gonococcal infection requiring hospital review. Early identification with appropriate systemic antibiotic treatment avoided corneal melting in this cohort. As concurrent STIs were identified and/or treatments changed in 4/7 (57%) following sexual health review, we recommend a shared care approach between ophthalmology, microbiology and sexual health services to effectively address all management issues.
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