Untreated gonorrhoea in women may spread upwards and cause
- A. kidney stones
- B. diabetes mellitus
- C. anaemia
- D. pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility
Explanation
The gonococcus can climb from the cervix into the uterus and oviducts, inflaming and scarring them, which blocks the passage of eggs. Early antibiotic treatment prevents this chain, which is why prompt diagnosis matters.