Gonnorhea Flashcards
What is gonorrhea caused by
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Who does gonorrhea affect
Both men and women as well as babies
Where does gonorrhea affect and where may it also affect in a female
Urethra rectum or throat. For females it may affect the cervix
What’s it’s mode of transmission or how can it be passed on
During sexual contact including oral anal or vaginal intercourse
How do babies getting affected and where does it commonly occur in babies
Babies can get affected through pregnancy and it normally affects the eyes
Describe how gonorrhea is presented in the eyes of a baby
The baby’s eyes are red swollen and there is a thick discharge
Clinica manifestations of Gonorrhea in men
Painful urination pus like discharge from the tip of the penis pain or swelling in one testicle
clinical manifestations of Gonorrhea in women
Painful urination increased vaginal discharge vaginal bleeding between periods such as after vaginal intercourse abdominal or pelvic pain
Diagnostic test for gonorrhea
urine test this can help identify bacteria in the urethra. Swab of affected area - A swab of the throat urethra vagina or rectum can collect bacteria that can be identified in a lab
Treatment or management of gonorrhea in adults
adults with gonorrhea are treated with antibiotics such as Ceftriaxone given as an injection with oral azithromycin Zithromax
How is contact tracing done
Crimes partner also should go through testing and same treatment for Gonorrhea even if he or she has no sense or symptoms a partner who isn’t treated can pass on the disease
Preventative measures of gonorrhea
Through education use a condom when having sex limit the number of sex Partners be sure you and your partner are tested for sexually transmitted infections don’t have sex with someone who appears to have a sexually transmitted infection consider regular gonorrhea screening and was screaming is recommended for sexually active woman younger than 25 and for older women at increased risk of infection regular screening is also recommended for men who have sex with men as well as their partners
What are the complications of Gonorrhea in women
Infertility in women gonorrhea can spread into the uterus and Fallopian tubes causing pelvic inflammatory disease PID PID can result in scarring of the tubes
what are the complications of Gonorrhea in men
Gonorrhea can cause a small coiled tube in the rear portion of the testicles where the sperm dogs are located if he didn’t miss to become inflamed epididymitis untreated epididymitis can lead to infertility
Complications of Gonorrhea in general
Infection that spreads to the joints and other areas of your body in fact other parts of your body including the joints fever rash skin sores joint pain swelling and sickness are possible results increase risk of HIV/AIDS people who have both gonorrhea and HIV are able to pass both diseases morally to their partner