Question

What is a key difference in symptom presentation of gonorrhoea between males and females?

पर्याय

• Both show identical symptoms

• Females show burning urination and pus-like discharge; males are often asymptomatic

• Males show burning urination and pus-like discharge; females are often asymptomatic

• Males are often asymptomatic while females show symptoms

Answer 1

Males typically present with obvious symptoms of burning urination and pus-like urethral discharge due to gonorrhoea. Females, however, are often asymptomatic or show mild symptoms like vaginal discharge and burning urination. This asymmetric presentation leads to delayed diagnosis and treatment in females, increasing complication risk.