Diseases
gonorrhea
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Overview
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. N. gonorrhoeae infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in women and men.
Symptoms
- painful urination, and pain or swelling in one testicle
- pus-like discharge from the tip of the penis
- increased vaginal discharge
- vaginal bleeding between periods, such as after vaginal intercourse
- abdominal or pelvic pain
Causes
- gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae, the gonorrhea bacteria are most often passed from one person to another during sexual contact, including oral, anal or vaginal intercourse.
Risk factors
- having a new sex partner
- having a sex partner who has other partners
- having had gonorrhea or another sexually transmitted infection
Diagnosis
- urine test
- swab of affected area
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. N. gonorrhoeae infects the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in women and men.
What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?
painful urination, and pain or swelling in one testicle, pus-like discharge from the tip of the penis, increased vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding between periods, such as after vaginal intercourse, abdominal or pelvic pain
What causes gonorrhea?
gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae, the gonorrhea bacteria are most often passed from one person to another during sexual contact, including oral, anal or vaginal intercourse.
Which medicines are used for gonorrhea?
cefixime, cefotaxime, enoxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, probenecid, tetracycline
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