Gonorrhea Flashcards
What is Gonorrhea?
A sexually transmitted disease
What agent causes Gonorrhea?
Neisseria gonorrhea (A gram - diplococci)
The highest rates of Gonorrhea are seen in who?
Teens, young adults, and African Americans
How is Gonorrhea transmitted?
Through sexual contact or via childbirth
Are men/women more likely to experience symptoms?
Men
Is Gonorrhea a reportable disease?
Yes
What are typical symptoms for a male?
Dysuria, penal discharge, epididymitis (sterility if not treated - rare)
When will a male typically start displaying symptoms?
1 to 14 days post exposure
IF a woman is symptomatic, what symptoms would she display?
Dysuria, increased vaginal secretions, bleeding between periods (rare)
What are serious complications a female could experience if Gonorrhea goes untreated?
Pelvic inflammatory disease, ectopic pregnancy, infertility
Gonorrhea can also display symptoms where?
- Anus (bleeding, burning, discharge)
- Throat (sore throat)
- Bloodstream or joints (arthritis)
Untreated gonorrhea increases the chances of transmitting or becoming infected with what?
HIV
Who should be tested for Gonorrhea?
- Anyone who is sexual active
- Those with symptoms
- Pregnant women
- Those with a partner who has tested +
Testing for ? is usually done in conjunction with Gonorrhea.
Chlamydia
What is the gold standard test for Gonorrhea?
NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test)
