Gonococcal pharyngitis history and symptoms

Overview
Gonococcal pharyngitis is a sexually transmitted infection of the tonsils and back of the throat (pharynx).

History and symptoms

 * Difficulty swallowing
 * Fever
 * Sore throat
 * Tender, swollen lymph nodes in the neck

Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:


 * Abnormal sense of taste
 * Headache
 * Joint stiffness
 * Muscle pain
 * Nasal congestion
 * Nasal discharge
 * Neck pain

Note: There may be no symptoms.