A bacterium named Neisseria gonococcus or gonorrhoeae causes the STD/STI or sexually transmitted disease/infection gonorrhea. In street language, it is commonly referred to as ‘the clap’. The vaginal or penis discharges from infected men and women are the usual specimens where the bacteria can be found. The infection is easily transmitted through: Unwashed or uncovered […]
Gonorrhea
Identifying the Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of Gonorrhea
The bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes gonorrhea, an STI or sexually transmitted infection that is commonly called ‘the clap’. In both sexes, gonorrhea can infect the throat, cervix, throat, urethra, anus, and rectum during sexual intercourse. In women, gonorrhea can give serious health complications such as ectopic pregnancy and PID or pelvic inflammatory disease which can […]
Consequences and Treatment of Gonorrhea
The bacteria present in gonorrhea grow in the anal canal, cervix, urethra, as well as the pharynx. If undetected, the disease can spread from the cervix to the lining of the uterus and into the fallopian tubes. Here it causes intense endometritis or contamination of the covering of the uterus and salpingitis or aggravation of […]
Gonorrhea: A Woman’s Disease
Gonorrhea has been lurking for thousands of years. Dr. Rudolph Kampmeier, an expert in infectious diseases, noticed that among the ancient Greeks, gonorrhea was perceived as the “woman’s disease” that led to “running of the penis.” Throughout history, gonorrhea turned into a marker for STDs, including syphilis, in light of its obvious impact on the […]
STI Symptoms For Men
STIs or sexually transmitted infection are as common to men as it is to women. The asymptomatic symptoms in men are their only difference which can be cured either through medication or by surgery. A yearly check-up is advisable for men since they almost never show symptoms especially when he is sexually active with multiple […]