Biology Reproduction ETEA 2023
PMDC Verified Question 40 of 81
The most common symptom of gonorrhea in males is:
A
Skin rash on neck
B
Joint pain
C
Painful urination
D
Chancre
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option C: Painful urination
Concept:

Bacterial STIs heavily inflame the delicate mucous membranes of the urogenital tract.

Solution:

  • Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which predominantly infects the urethra in males.


  • This infection causes severe urethritis (inflammation of the urethra).


  • Consequently, the classic and most common symptom in males is a burning sensation or intensely painful urination, often accompanied by a purulent (pus-like) discharge.


Why other options are incorrect:

A "chancre" (painless ulcer) is the classic first sign of Syphilis, not Gonorrhea. While disseminated gonorrhea can cause joint pain or rashes, these are advanced complications, not the most common initial symptom.

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