Gonorrhea Articles

Gonorrhea in women

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In women, gonorrhea is a major cause of cervicitis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID is a serious disease that can lead to ectopic pregnancy, infertility, and chronic pelvic pain.

What are the risk factors for gonorrhea?

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Women and men under the age of 25 years including sexually active adolescents—are at highest risk for genital gonorrhea infection. Risk factors for gonorrhea include...

What is oral gonorrhea?

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Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is an uncommon, sexually transmitted cause of acute pharyngitis seen in persons who practice recep-tive oral sex.

What are the symptoms of gonorrhea?

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If you are a woman, gonorrhea can cause vaginal discharge that has no smell. You may have vaginal bleeding and pain, especially during and after sex...

What is gonorrhea?

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Gonorrhea is an infection caused by germs. It can affect a woman's cervix (the opening to the womb) and a man's penis. It also can affect the rectal area, throat, and eyes.

Epididymitis Treatment

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Most patients with mild epididymitis does not require hospitalization and can be treated at home with antibiotics. Men with intense pain complicated epi...

Gonorrhea infection of the eye and anus

Both women and men who contract an anal infection of gonorrhea may experience the following symptoms:

• Discharge
• Soreness
• Bleeding and/or itching of the anus
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Symptoms of gonorrhea in men and women

Women who are infected with gonorrhea often times do not display any symptoms. When woman who are infected with gonorrhea do show symptoms, the symptoms usually show up 10 days after the initial