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Gonorrhea

akirrawilson11 — 2025-04-20 02:19:12 UTC

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that's mostly common in young adults. Its also a bacteria an if left untreated can also lead to infertility.

Pathogens that cause Gonorrhea

akirrawilson11 — 2025-04-20 03:03:35 UTC

Gonorrhea is caused by the bacteria known as Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The gonorrhea bacteria is most often passed from one person to another during sexual contact, including oral, anal or vaginal intercourse

akirrawilson11 — 2025-04-20 03:16:32 UTC

Gonorrhea during pregnancy can lead to serious health problems for the baby, including eye infections which is known as gonococcal conjunctivitis, blood and joint infections, and brain inflammation which is called meningitis. If left untreated, these infections can cause blindness, brain damage, and in most extreme cases, death.

akirrawilson11 — 2025-04-20 03:19:34 UTC

Untreated gonorrhea can lead to serious long-term health problems, including infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease in women, and joint infections. In men, it can cause a condition known as epididymitis which is an inflammation of the tubes that are attached to the testicles. Untreated gonorrhea also increases the risk of contracting or transmitting HIV.

akirrawilson11 — 2025-04-20 03:29:18 UTC

Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics, most commonly a single intramuscular (IM) injection of ceftriaxone. The CDC recommends a 500 mg dose of ceftriaxone for most adults, but a 1 gram dose for those weighing 300 lbs or more. Additional oral antibiotics, such as doxycycline, may be prescribed to also treat chlamydia, which often sometimes appears alongside gonorrhea.

More facts of Gonorrhea

akirrawilson11 — 2025-04-20 03:50:02 UTC

Stages of Gonorrhea

akirrawilson11 — 2025-04-20 04:03:56 UTC

The stages of Gonorrhea are most often asymptomatic meaning most people are not even fully aware and know that they have the disease as it can take up to a month before symptoms show up. This is what sometimes causes it to spread among people so easily and why it is important to get tested and be as safe as possible when being intimate with other people.

Prevention

akirrawilson11 — 2025-04-20 04:12:05 UTC

There are many ways that can prevent Gonorrhea infection. Such as condom use during sexual activity, limiting ones sexual partners, and get regular STI screenings and tests. Open communication with sexual partners about sexual history and STI testing is also crucial.

Effects on the eyes

akirrawilson11 — 2025-04-20 04:15:15 UTC

Gonorrhea in the eyes is also known as gonococcal conjunctivitis. It is a serious eye infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It's typically transmitted through direct contact with infected genital secretions or eye contact with infected fluids.

Testing

akirrawilson11 — 2025-04-20 04:18:47 UTC

Gonorrhea screening is typically recommended for sexually active women 24 years and younger, and for those 25 years and older who are at increased risk of infection. The most common test is a NAAT (nucleic acid amplification test), which can be done with a urine or swab sample.