Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacteria that grows and multiplies quickly in moist, warm areas of the body such as the cervix, urethra, mouth, or rectum. In women, the cervix is the most common site of infection. However, the disease can also spread to the uterus (womb) and fallopian tubes, causing pelvic inflammatory disease leading to infertility.Gonorrhoea is most commonly spread during genital contact, but can also be passed from the genitals of one partner to the throat of the other during oral sex. Gonorrhoea of the rectum can occur in people who practice anal intercourse. In pregnant women, gonorrhoea can be passed from an infected woman to her newborn infant during delivery if left untreated.
The early symptoms of gonorrhoea are often mild, and many women who are infected have no visible symptoms of the disease. If symptoms of gonorrhoea develop, they usually appear within 2 to 10 days after sexual contact with an infected partner, although a small percentage of patients may be infected for several months without showing symptoms.
Symptoms in women
- Painful, burning sensation when urinating
- Yellowish or bloody discharge from the vagina
- Bleeding between periods
- Abdominal pain
- In some cases, bleeding between periods
Symptoms in men
- Burning sensation during urination
- Yellowish-white discharge from the penis
- Itchiness
- Other symptoms affecting the rectal area include itching, discharge and sometimes painful bowel movements
Testing and Treatment
A diagnosis is made through detection of bacteria in samples taken from a urine sample, from the urethra, cervix, throat or rectum. The condition is treated with antibiotics, and treatment should also be given to the patient's partner. As with Chlamydia, further testing is recommended once treatment has ended to check whether the infection has cleared.
You are welcome to use a false name if it makes you feel more comfortable during your treatment and in any subsequent contact with the Clinic. All tests, results and treatments are prescribed based on your Clinical Number and Date of Birth and not your name to ensure accuracy and fail-safe security of care.
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