Why is it difficult to treat gonorrhea while having sickle cell anemia?

Why is it difficult to treat gonorrhea while having sickle cell anemia?If a patient has sickle cell anemia and is diagnosed with gonorrhea, why is it difficult to treat the patient with a "normal" dose of antibiotics? What can happen if the gonorrhea is not treated right away?

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Gonorrhea is not more difficult to treat in patients with Sickle Cell Anemia, but patients with Sickle Cell Anemia are at higher risk for more serious infections with Gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics and if appropriate antibiotics are chosen then treatment has the same effectiveness whether the person has sickle disease or not. Patients with sickle cell disease can develop widespread disease, which can produce a rash and joint issues. If the gonorrhea is not treated properly, then it could lead to spread through the bloodstream which leads to joint infections and a rash.

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