The drug of choice for treatment of gonorrhea is:
a. Penicillin G. c. Ceftriaxone.
b. Tetracycline. d. Acyclovir.
ANS: C
Ceftriaxone is effective for treatment of all gonococcal infections. Penicillin is used to treat syphilis. Tetracycline is prescribed for chlamydial infections. Acyclovir is used to treat herpes genitalis.
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