Which statement is true about gonorrhea?
A) It is caused by Treponema pallidum.
B) Treatment is by multidose administration of penicillin.
C) Treatment is by topical applications to lesions.
D) Treatment of all sexual contacts is an essential part of treatment.

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The treatment plan should include finding and treating all sexual partners. Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Syphilis is caused by T. pallidum. Primary treatment is with different antibiotics because of N. gonorrhoeae resistance to penicillin. Systemic therapy is necessary to treat this disease.

Which Statement Is True About Gonorrhea