Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection of the sexual tract. Apart from the reproductive organs, they can also settle in the mouth, throat, eyes and anus.
The first symptom may occur 10 days after contact or months later.
SYMPTOMS OF GONORHEA
- Cloudy, bloody heavy discharge from the vagina or penis
-Pain and burning during urination
-Heavy menstrual bleeding, bleeding between menstruations
-Itching in the anus
-Pain in bowel movements
-Painful testicles
-Painful swollen joints, migratory joint pain
-Fever
-Bartolin gland inflammation
DIAGNORRHEA
It is made by taking a sample from the urethra in men and the cervix in women. Bacteria are identified in samples or grown in culture. The sample is also taken from the throat if there is a sore throat. These methods are sufficient for the diagnosis of gonorrhea. DNA polymerase tests give faster results than culture, but they are more expensive methods.
CAN GONORHEA BE TREATED?
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that can be treated. Resistance to penicillins has developed over time. But there are other types of antibiotics that are still effective in treating gonorrhea.
Treatment is given orally or by injection. Cephalosporins, azithromycin, doxycycline are effective.
Tests should be repeated 7 days after the end of antibiotic treatment to ensure that the disease is completely resolved.
IF GONORHEA IS NOT TREATED
Tests should be repeated by other sexual means. The risk of transmitting infectious diseases increases. Contact with HIV is higher in gonorrhea carriers. Chlamydia infection is often present in gonorrhea patients.
Pelvic inflammatory disease can develop in untreated cases and lead to tube sticking and infertility. The risk of ectopic pregnancy increases in women with gonorrhea.
Gonorrhea in pregnant women can lead to premature birth, premature membrane rupture, and uterine inflammation. It is usually transmitted to a newborn while passing through the birth canal. If there is premature membrane rupture or inflammation in the uterus, it is transmitted to the baby before birth.
IT IS EASIER TO PREVENT THE DISEASE THAN TO TREAT IT AFTER IT HAS OCCURRED.
Using a condom in all sexual intercourse, if you are not protected with a condom, your partner will be infected with a sexually transmitted disease. requesting tests, not having sexual intercourse with anyone who has symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease, Not having more than one partner at the same time or your partner not having more than one partner at the same time prevents gonorrhea transmission.
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