A patient is suspected of having gonorrhea.Which test would be most appropriate for helping diagnose this condition?
A)Anal/genital culture, bacteria
B)Culture and smear, mycobacteria
C)Blood culture, bacteria
D)Sputum culture, bacteria

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An anal/genital culture for bacteria is the most appropriate test for diagnosing gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, which can be cultured from samples taken from the genitals or rectum. Culture allows for the isolation and identification of the bacteria, while a smear may help visualize the characteristic gram-negative diplococci. Blood and sputum cultures are not appropriate for diagnosing gonorrhea.

A Patient Is Suspected of Having Gonorrhea