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GONORRHEA- What You Need To Know by learsino(m): 8:20am On Sep 29, 2013 |
Gonorrhea is a very common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is spread during sexual intercourse- vaginal, oral, and anal. Most often, gonorrhea is found in younger people (aged 15-30 years) who have multiple sex partners. It can also be spread from mother to child during pregnancy or child birth. Gonorrhea does not always cause symptoms. In men, it can cause pain and burning sensation when urinating, and discharge from the penis. In women, gonorrhea can cause pain when urinating, bleeding between periods, and yellowish discharge from the vagina. If left untreated, it can lead to complications like epididymitis in men and pelvic inflammatory disease in women, which causes infertility. Laboratory tests like gram stain, culture tests or DNA tests are useful to diagnose gonorrhea. Gonorrhea can be cured with antibiotics. Correct usage of latex condoms greatly reduces, but does not completely eliminate the risk of transmission of gonorrhea. CAUSES A person can get infected with gonorrhea by having any kind of sexual contact with an infected person. It can also be spread from an untreated mother to her baby during childbirth. The bacteria (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) can grow and multiply quickly in moist, warm areas of the body such as the cervix, uterus and fallopian tubes in women, and in urethra in both the sexes. It can also grow in the mouth, throat, eyes or rectum.People who are more likely to develop this infection are- · Those with multiple sexual partners. · If one of the partner has a past history of any sexually transmitted infection. · People whose indulge in unsafe sex and do not use a condom during sex. · Those who indulge in alcohol or use illegal substances. SYMPTOMS About 10-15% of infected men and 80% of infected women may have no symptoms. Symptoms of gonorrhea usually appear within 2 to 14 days after infection. About 10-15% of men and about 80% of women may have no symptoms. They may be totally unaware that they have caught the infection. This increases the risk oftransmission. Symptoms of gonorrhea in men include- · Painful and burning urination · Increased urinary frequency · Pus discharge from the penis · Pain in the testis · Swollen testicles · Anal itching and occasional painful bowel movements with fresh blood on the feces · Mouth sores · Sore throat (gonococcal pharyngitis) Symptoms of gonorrhea in women include- § A yellowish vaginal discharge § Redness and swelling of the genitals § Burning or itching of the vaginal area § Excessive bleeding during menstrual period or bleeding between periods. § Painful and burning urination § Painful intercourse § Pain in the lower abdomen § Symptoms of rectal infection in both men and women include- § Pus like discharge from the anus § Pain in the anal region § Constipation and bleeding § If the infection spreads to the bloodstream, it may cause fever, joint pain and sparse peripheral rash. TREATMENT Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics. Gonorrhea can be cured with proper treatment. Medicines will stop the infection but will not repair any permanent damage done by the disease. Penicillin derivative antibiotics such as ampicillin or amoxicillin are recommended for the treatment of gonorrhea. Since resistance to penicillin is increasing, other antibiotics can be given like ceftriaxone or spectinomycin. Women who are pregnant should not be given doxycycline and are usually given an alternative antibiotic such as erythromycin. All medications should be taken as prescribed, and the infected person should refrain from sexual intercourse during the course of treatment. It is also important to locate and test the sexual partners of the infected person; and treat them to prevent further spread of gonorrhea. Source: http://www.pharmradiong..com |
Re: GONORRHEA- What You Need To Know by kicity: 6:02am On May 26, 2016 |
How to treat gonorrhea, The dosage of the drugs/ the drugs combination. |
Re: GONORRHEA- What You Need To Know by CameronDash(f): 7:38am On May 26, 2016 |
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