Twenty-year-old Annie comes to clinic complaining of copious yellow-green eye discharge.Gram stain indicates she most likely has gonococcal conjunctivitis.While awaiting the culture results,the plan of care should be:

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Gonococcal conjunctivitis is an urgent condition that requires prompt treatment to prevent further corneal damage and potential blindness. Intramuscular ceftriaxone is the preferred treatment for gonococcal conjunctivitis. Additional therapy may be added based on antibiotic susceptibility testing results. Waiting for the culture results before starting treatment can cause a delay in care and increase the risk of complications. Ciprofloxacin and amoxicillin are not first-line agents for gonococcal conjunctivitis.

Twenty-Year-Old Annie Comes to Clinic Complaining of Copious Yellow-Green Eye