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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can be prevented by having protected sex. It is an STI that can affect all ages. If this STI goes untreated it can become a bigger problem it can even cause neurological problems. It can be treated by the medication antibiotics.

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Gonorrhea can afflict anyone of any age or gender, but those between the ages of 15 and 24 are the ones most likely to have it.

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Having oral, anal, or vaginal sex can cause or spread gonorrhea. A condom can significantly reduce your risk of developing or transmitting STIs like gonorrhea during sexual activity.

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Untreated gonorrhea may result in long-term health problems, including occasionally infertility. Antibiotic treatment, however, can get rid of the infection and lower your risk of getting sick.

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The treatment for adults consists of antibiotics.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that uncomplicated gonorrhea be treated with the antibiotic ceftriaxone — given as an injection — with oral azithromycin (Zithromax)

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Long-term effects: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) brought on by gonorrhea can harm a woman's reproductive system. PID may lead to chronic pelvic pain, ectopic pregnancy, and infertility. If untreated, male gonorrhea can spread through the bloodstream and cause sepsis, which can lead to life-threatening infections in other parts of the body.

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If neglected, gonorrhea can have an impact on a newborn as they move through the birth canal and develop into an eye infection. During the first two weeks after birth, newborn babies typically exhibit eye complaints. The eyes swell and turn red, and a thick, pus-like discharge comes out of them.

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Symptoms: fever, frequent urge to urinate, irregular menstruation, pus, or sore throat.

Abnormal vaginal discharge, discharge from penis, or increased vaginal discharge.

Pain circumstances: can occur during sexual intercourse or during urination.

Pain areas: in the lower abdomen, pelvis, testicle, or vagina.

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium is the pathogen that causes gonorrhea.