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Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease, sometimes referred to as "the clap." It affects hundreds of thousands of men and women annually in the United States.
Globally, there are an estimated 78 million new cases of gonorrhea diagnosed each year. In the United States alone, there are an estimated 820,000 new gonorrhea infections each year. However, not all cases are diagnosed and reported; only 333,004 cases of gonorrhea were reported in the U.S. in 2013.
Gonorrhea is easily treated but can cause serious and sometimes permanent complications. Pelvic inflammatory disease occurs in women when the gonorrhea infection affects their uterus or fallopian tubes. The most serious complication associated with pelvic inflammatory disease is infertility.
Complications in men with gonorrhea include epididymitis (an inflammation of the tube which carries sperm) and infertility.
Fast facts on gonorrhea .........
Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Gonorrhea can be passed from mother to baby during delivery.
Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be experienced simultaneously.
If untreated, gonorrhea can increase a person's risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV.
Symptoms
Symptoms may be absent despite an active gonorrheal infection. Symptoms can appear anywhere from 1-14 days following exposure to the infection.
Men and women experience slightly different symptoms; these can include:
Men:
white, yellow, or green urethral discharge, resembling pus
pain in the testicles or scrotum
painful or frequent urination
anal discharge, itching, pain, bleeding, or pain when passing stools
itching, difficulty swallowing, or swollen neck lymph nodes
eye pain, light sensitivity, or eye discharge resembling pus
red, swollen, warm, painful joints
Women:
painful sexual intercourse
fever
yellow or green vaginal discharge
vulvar swelling
bleeding in-between periods
heavier periods
bleeding after intercourse
vomiting and abdominal or pelvic pain
painful or frequent urination
anal discharge, itching, pain, bleeding, or pain with passing bowel movements
sore throat, itching, difficulty swallowing, or swollen neck lymph nodes
eye pain, light sensitivity, and eye discharge resembling pus
red, swollen, warm, painful joints
treatment
Upon displaying symptoms, a doctor may recommend a test for gonorrhea in addition to other diseases. Testing for gonorrhea can be completed by analyzing a urine sample or a swab of an affected area. Swab samples are commonly taken from the penis, cervix, urethra, anus, and throat.
Home kits for women are also available that include vaginal swabs. These kits are sent to a laboratory and results are reported directly to the patient.
If testing is positive for a gonorrhea infection, the individual and their partner will need to undergo treatment. This typically involves:
Antibiotics - a doctor will likely administer both a shot (ceftriaxone) and an oral medication (azithromycin).
Abstaining from sexual intercourse - until treatment is complete, there is still a risk of complications and spread of infection.
Repeat testing in some cases - it is not always necessary to be tested to make sure the treatment has worked. However, the CDC recommends retesting for some patients, and a doctor will decide if it is necessary. Retesting should be performed 7 days after treatment.
If a woman is pregnant and infected with gonorrhea, the infant will be given an eye ointment to prevent gonorrhea transmission. However, antibiotics may be required if an eye infection develops.
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