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European journal of clinical microbiology & infectious diseases : official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology
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Eur. J. Clin. Microbiol. Infect. Dis. · Jul 2003
Case ReportsPerianal abscess due to Neisseria gonorrhoeae: an unusual case in the post-antibiotic era.
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.