gonococcal
/ˌɡɑnəˈkɒkəl/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which causes the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhea.
- Doctors recommend regular screening for gonococcal infections in sexually active young adults.
- Gonococcal arthritis is a rare complication of untreated gonorrhea.
- The lab test confirmed a gonococcal infection that required antibiotic treatment.