HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Can Gonorrhea Of The Throat Be Detected Through A Urine Test?

default
Posted on Thu, 23 Mar 2017
Question: Hi
Will a urine sample detect gonnerhea of the throat?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (28 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
NO

Detailed Answer:
HI,

A urine sample cannot determine gonorrhea of the throat. If you trongly suspect you might have that, then a throat specimen is ideal to investigate the presence or absence of the germ.

I wish you well and feel free to follow up with me for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
default
Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
thanks

1 final question. If a sexual partner is diagnosed with anal gonorrhoea can I be infected from having oral penile sex with that partner. do you have to have direct contact with infected area to be infected.

thank you

If a sexual partner is diagnosed with anal gonorrhoea can I be infected from having oral penile sex with that partner. do you have to have direct contact with infected area to be infected.

thank you
doctor
Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (20 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, you need direct contact with infected area!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

These are very fragile germs that only survive from one person to another. That is why they are sexually transmitted and not deposited on other surfaces that persons can contract illnesses from.

You need to have them directly deposited for any infection to spring up from that.

I hope this addresses the query. Let me know if there is anything more you want me to do to you!
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Ivo Ditah

Internal Medicine Specialist

Practicing since :2002

Answered : 3984 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Can Gonorrhea Of The Throat Be Detected Through A Urine Test?

Brief Answer: NO Detailed Answer: HI, A urine sample cannot determine gonorrhea of the throat. If you trongly suspect you might have that, then a throat specimen is ideal to investigate the presence or absence of the germ. I wish you well and feel free to follow up with me for more information and clarifications if need be.