KALAMAZOO, Mich. (WOOD) — Kalamazoo County health officials say they are investigating 11 cases of a serious and rare complication of a gonorrhea infection.
Kalamazoo County Health and Community Services Department says there are 10 confirmed instances and one possible case of Disseminated gonococcal infection, which can happen following a sexually transmitted gonorrhea infection and often requires hospitalization.
Symptoms may include fevers, chills, joint pain, stiffness and swelling. It can also cause infections in joints and internal organs. Patients may or may not have the symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease, according to health officials.
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