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Type of
infection: |
Bacterial |
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Infectious Organism: |
Neisseria gonorrhoeae |
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Location in the body: |
Secretions in the
vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes in women and in the urethra
(urine canal) in women and men.
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Symptoms: |
Many females have no
symptoms.
Some females have a vaginal
discharge and/or pelvic/abdominal pain.
Males usually have
pain with urinating and may have a discharge from the penis.
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Method
of spread: |
Skin to skin contact
with the infected secretions during sexual activity (vaginal, oral, or
anal sex).
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Consequences: |
Can
cause pelvic inflammatory disease in females (severe infection of
uterus, tubes, ovaries) which can lead to infertility (can’t get
pregnant), tubal pregnancies, and chronic pelvic pain.
Easier to transmit
and acquire HIV if infected with GC.
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Number
of new cases per year: |
650,000 |
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Total
number infected now: |
Unknown |
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Tests
to see if you have it: |
Lab test (culture,
etc) of the secretions from the infected area (cervix, urethra, rectum,
throat) or of the urine.
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Treatment: |
Antibiotics by mouth
or injection. |
