Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea Causes
The bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, is also referred to as gonococcus, causes gonorrhea. The bacterium is spread through semen or vaginal fluids during unprotected sexual intercourse, heterosexual or homosexual, with an infected partner.
Gonorrhea Definition
Gonorrhea most common sexually transmitted diseases in the world, caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Non-genital sites that thrives are in the rectum, the throat (oropharynx), and the eyes (conjunctivae). The vulva and vagina in women are often spared because they are lined by stratified epithelial cells in women the cervix is the usual first site of infection.
Gonorrhea Diagnosis
Diagnosis of gonorrhea, is sample for laboratory analysis of any discharge noted during a physical exam. The doctor may also test other STDs, such as chlamydia, syphilis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that causes AIDS. Other STDs mostly occur along with gonorrhea.
Gonorrhea Symptoms and Signs
Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea may include: Thick, cloudy or bloody discharge from the penis or vagina; Pain or burning sensation when urination; Frequent urination; Pain during sexual intercourse
Gonorrhea Treatment
Antibiotic medications for gonorrhea treatment due to more and more strains of gonorrhea are becoming drug resistant, it's important that you take the full course of medication. Not taking the full course of medication would allow the most drug-resistant organisms to survive. However over-the-counter pain relievers may reduce signs or symptoms, these medications won't cure gonorrhea.
Drugs used for treatment of Gonorrhea
Ceftin
Cipro
Noroxin
Ofloxacin
Suprax