Gonorrhea Flashcards
1
Q
What organism is responsible for gonorrhea?
A
A bacteria called Neisseria Gonorrhoea
2
Q
What are the symptoms of infections?
A
- Endocervical infection is assymtomatic 50% of the time
- Altered vaginal discharge is the most common (50%)
- Lower abdominal pain (25%)
3
Q
How can it be spread?
A
Sexual contact can also be spread via
1. Rectal infection through receptive anal sex
2. Pharyngeal infection through receptive oral sex
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4
Q
How is Gonorrhoea investigated?
A
- NAAT testing and Endocervical swabs
- if gonorrhea is indentified it is important to obtain a sample for culture and sensitivity testing as there has been high levels of resistance - Screen for other STIs
5
Q
With which other organism is a dual infection common?
A
C . trachomatis
6
Q
How is Gonorrhoea managed?
A
IM ceftriaxone and azithromycin