Gonococcus infection probably acquired from bathing in a natural thermal pool: a case report

Abstract Background Authorities need to recognize that, while rare, gonorrhea can be transmitted nonsexually, and should not be presumed definitive evidence of abuse. We report the unusual case of a girl diagnosed with Neisseria gonorrhoeae after bathing in a heavily frequented hot pool at the edge...

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Main Authors: Felicity Goodyear-Smith, Robert Schabetsberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-03043-6