I was told I have/had gonorrhea on Monday, had a prescription called in for Cipro, and promptly took it. The problem is that I can't figure out how I would have gotten it or if there was a possibility of misdiagnosis.
I've been with two partners since my last annual exam, and was clean then. I haven't had condomless sex with either of them. Partner number 2 is my current partner, and he tested clean last summer. I don't have contact with the other, who I was only with early March. Also, I had a UTI mid-July, that I was prescribed Levaquin 500mg for three days. I've done my research, and since Levaquin is also a potential treatment, shouldn't that have cured both infections and therefore led to a negative result? I can't figure out how I would have gotten gonorrhea when I've been as precautious as possible when having sex and had an antibiotic that should have cleared it up before I was even tested for it as part of my latest annual. I haven't had symptoms, which appears to be the norm.
Is there any possibility of a misdiagnosis, false positive, etc? I'm just baffled and would like some advice. Luckily, my partner is very understanding and just as confused as I am as to where it came from.
Thanks
I've been with two partners since my last annual exam, and was clean then. I haven't had condomless sex with either of them. Partner number 2 is my current partner, and he tested clean last summer. I don't have contact with the other, who I was only with early March. Also, I had a UTI mid-July, that I was prescribed Levaquin 500mg for three days. I've done my research, and since Levaquin is also a potential treatment, shouldn't that have cured both infections and therefore led to a negative result? I can't figure out how I would have gotten gonorrhea when I've been as precautious as possible when having sex and had an antibiotic that should have cleared it up before I was even tested for it as part of my latest annual. I haven't had symptoms, which appears to be the norm.
Is there any possibility of a misdiagnosis, false positive, etc? I'm just baffled and would like some advice. Luckily, my partner is very understanding and just as confused as I am as to where it came from.
Thanks
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There is always the possibility of a misdiagnosis.
Probably the two most common tests are a gram stain or a culture. The gram stain is quick, they basically take a sample and look at it under a microscope, or the culture which can take a couple of days. The culture is the most accurate.
The timing is another matter, if it really is positive. You took Levaquin almost 3 months ago. Since we don't know when you may have contracted this it is hard to say.
They can always repeat the test. Hope it helps.
Probably the two most common tests are a gram stain or a culture. The gram stain is quick, they basically take a sample and look at it under a microscope, or the culture which can take a couple of days. The culture is the most accurate.
The timing is another matter, if it really is positive. You took Levaquin almost 3 months ago. Since we don't know when you may have contracted this it is hard to say.
They can always repeat the test. Hope it helps.
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