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Gonorrhea is a common STD caused by a kidney-shaped bacteria that grows in pairs. You can catch gonorrhea through oral, anal, or vaginal sex; genital-genital contact; sharing sex toys; and birth to an infected mother. Gonorrhea can also be passed to the eye by a hand or other body part moistened with infected fluids. Gonorrhea can still be transmitted via fluids even if a man does not ejaculate.
Gonorrhea is not spread airborne.
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Gonorrhea
How many sexual deseases?
There are many sexually transmitted infections (STIs), commonly known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Some common ones include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV/AIDS, herpes, and HPV. It's important to practice safe sex and get tested regularly if you are sexually active.
What is ganaria?
it's Gonorrhea not ganaria and its a sexual transmitted disease
What are examples of diplococci?
Examples of diplococci include Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which causes gonorrhea, and Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can cause pneumonia and other respiratory infections. Diplococci are bacteria that typically occur in pairs.
Gonorrhea?
DefinitionGonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD).See also: Disseminated gonococcemiaAlternative NamesClap; The dripCauses, incidence, and risk factorsGonorrhea is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Anyone who has any type of sex can catch gonorrhea. The infection can be spread by contact with the mouth, vagina, penis, or anus.The bacteria grow in warm, moist areas of the body, including the tube that carries urine out of the body (urethra). In women, the bacteria may be found in the reproductive tract (which includes the fallopian tubes, uterus, and cervix). The bacteria can even grow in the eyes.Health care providers in every state in the U.S. are required by law to tell their State Board of Health about anyone diagnosed with gonorrhea. The goal of this law is make sure the patient gets proper follow-up care and that their sexual partners are found and tested.More than 700,000 persons in the United States get gonorrhea every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Gonorrhea is more common in large cities, inner-city areas, populations with lower overall levels of education and people with lower socioeconomic status.You are more likely to develop this infection if you:Have multiple sexual partnersHave a partner with a past history of any sexually transmitted diseaseDo not use a condom during sexAre a man who has sexual contact with another manHave a drug addictionSymptomsSymptoms of gonorrhea usually appear 2 - 5 days after infection, however, in men, symptoms may take up to a month to appear. Some people do not have symptoms. They may be completely unaware that they have caught the disease, and therefore do not seek treatment. This increases the risk of complications and the chances of passing the infection on to another person.Symptoms in men include:Burning and pain while urinatingIncreased urinary frequency or urgencyDischarge from the penis (white, yellow, or green in color)Red or swollen opening of penis (urethra)Tender or swollen testiclesSore throat (gonococcal pharyngitis)Symptoms in women can be very mild or nonspecific, and may be mistaken for another type of infection. They include:Vaginal dischargeBurning and pain while urinatingIncreased urinationSore throatPainful sexual intercourseSevere pain in lower abdomen (if the infection spreads to the fallopian tubes and stomach area)Fever (if the infection spreads to the fallopian tubes and stomach area)If the infection spreads to the bloodstream, fever, rash, and arthritis-like symptoms may occur. See: Disseminated gonococcemiaSigns and testsGonorrhea can be quickly identified by staining a sample of tissue or discharge and then looking at it under a microscope. This is called a gram stain. Although this method is fast, it is not the most certain.Gram stain tests used to diagnose gonorrhea include:Cervical gram stain in womenGram stain of urethral discharge in menJoint fluid gram stainCultures (cells that grow in a lab dish) provide absolute proof of infection. Generally, samples for a culture are taken from the cervix, vagina, urethra, anus, or throat. Cultures can provide a preliminary diagnosis often within 24 hours and a confirmed diagnosis within 72 hours.Cultures used to diagnose gonorrhea include:Endocervical culture in womenUrethral discharge culture in menThroat swab culture in both men and womenRectal culturein both men and womenCulture of joint fluidBlood culturesDNA tests are especially useful as a screening test. They included the ligase chain reaction (LCR) test. DNA tests are quicker than cultures. Such tests can be performed on urine samples, which are a lot easier to collect than samples from the genital area.TreatmentThere are two goals in treating a sexually transmitted disease, especially one as easily spread as gonorrhea. The first is to cure the infection in the patient. The second is to locate and test all of the other people the person had sexual contact with and treat them to prevent further spread of the disease.Never treat yourself without being seen by your doctor first. Your health care provider will determine the best and most up-to-date treatment. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following treatments for uncomplicated gonorrhea.A single shot of ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 125 mg or a single dose of cefixime 400 mg taken by mouth are currently the recommended antibiotic treatmentAzithromycin (Zithromax) 2g in a single dose may be used for people who have severe allergic reactions to ceftriaxone, cefixime, or penicillin.Penicillin used to be the standard treatment, but it is not used any longer because it does not cure gonorrhea all the time. The CDC also recommendeds against using a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, or levofloxacin).Persons with gonorrhea often also have a chlamydia infection. If a chlamydia culture was not done to rule out this infection, a single dose of azithromycin (1g by mouth) or doxycycline 100 mg twice a day, by mouth for 7 days should also be given.A follow-up visit 7 days after treatment is important if joint pain, skin rash, or more severe pelvic or belly pain is present. Tests will be done to make sure the infection is gone.All sexual contacts of the person with gonorrhea should be contacted and tested. This helps prevent further spread of the disease. In some places you may be able to take counseling information and medicines to your sexual partner yourself. In other places, the health department will contact your partner.Expectations (prognosis)Immediately treating a gonorrhea infection helps prevent permanent scarring and infertility. When treatment is delayed there is a greater chance of complications and sterility.About half of the women with gonorrhea are also infected with chlamydia, another very common sexually transmitted disease that can result in sterility. Chlamydia is treated at the same time as a gonorrhea infection.If you have gonorrhea, you should ask to be tested for other sexually transmitted diseases, including chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. You should also receive the hepatitis B vaccine.ComplicationsComplications in women may include:Salpingitis (scarring of the fallopian tubes), which can lead to problems getting pregnant or ectopic pregnancyPelvic inflammatory diseaseSterility (inability to become pregnant)Painful intercourse (dyspareunia)Pregnant women with severe gonorrhea may pass the disease to their baby while in the womb or during deliveryComplications in men may include:Scarring or narrowing of the urethra, the tube that carries urine out of the body (See: Urethral stricture)Abscess (collection of pus around the urethra)Urination problemsUrinary tract infectionKidney failureComplications in both men and women may include:Disseminated infection, which can be very seriousLong-term joint pain, if the infection is left untreatedHeart valve infectionMeningitisCalling your health care providerIf you have symptoms suggestive of gonorrhea, you should call your health care provider immediately. Most state-sponsored clinics will diagnose and treat STDs without charge.PreventionNot having sexual intercourse (abstinence) is the only absolute method of preventing gonorrhea. A monogamous sexual relationship with an individual known to be free of any STD can reduce risk. Monogamous means you and your partner do not have sex with any other persons.You can greatly lower your risk of catching an STD by using a condom every time you have sex. Condoms are available for both men and women, but are most commonly worn by the man. A condom must be used properly every time. (For instructions on how to use a condom, see safe sex.)To further prevent the spread of infection, treatment of all sexual partners is important.ReferencesCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Update to CDC's Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines, 2006: Fluoroquinolones No Longer Recommended for Treatment of Gonococcal Infections. MMWR. 2007; 56(14);332-336.U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Gonorrhea: Recommendation Statement. Am Fam Physician. Nov. 1, 2005; 72(9); 1783-1786.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2007. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Service, December 2008.U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Gonorrhea: Recommendation Statement. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. May 2005. Accessed April 5, 2009.Bamberger DM. Gonorrhea. In: Rakel P, Bope ET, eds. Conn's Current Therapy 2008. 60th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2008:chap 184.Bauer HM, Wohlfeiler D, Klausner JD, Guerry S, Gunn RA, Bolan G. California Guidelines for Expedited Partner Therapy for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 2008 Mar;35(3):314-319.
Is gonnoreha coorleated to HIV?
Gonorrhea and HIV have the same risk factors. Patients with HIV should be tested annually for gonorrhea. All patients with gonorrhea should be tested for HIV.
How do you spell gonera?
Gonorrhea
Can a lesbian get gonorrhea?
Of course. Gonorrhea can be contracted through virtually any genital contact regardless of the sex of the parties involved.
What has the author Georges Luys written?
Georges Luys has written: 'A text-book on gonorrhea and its complications' -- subject(s): Gonorrhea
On degrassi what does Emma get from jay?
Gonorrhea
What STD are curable with antibiotics?
gonorrhea
What is the abbreviation for gonorrhea?
NG is typical
Can you get a rash from a yeast infection?
Gonorrhea may occasionally cause a rash if it is not treated promptly. This symptom is not the most common presentation of gonorrhea.
Can sex during period cause ganorrhea?
No, sex during menstruation does not cause gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is an STD, it would be transmitted via sex.
Will smz tmp work for gunneria?
Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) is not typically used to treat gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is usually treated with antibiotics such as ceftriaxone or azithromycin. It's important to consult a healthcare provider for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan for gonorrhea.
Can cause burning urination and infertility?
gonorrhea
What is a seven letter word for vengeance?
gonorrhea
