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Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a curable, bacterial, sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium called Neisseria
gonorrhoeae (a member of the family Neisseriaceae). Bacteria are introduced during sexual contact.
These bacteria can infect the genital tract, the mouth, and the rectum. It attacks the urethra in males,
the cervix in females, and the throat. The majority of the organisms belonging to this family are
non–pathogenic or commensals, however, gonorrhea is always pathogenic. Gonorrhea's mode of
transmission is during sexual intercourse – vaginal, oral, and anal.
People who practice anal intercourse can get gonorrhea of the rectum. Even women who do not
engage in anal...show more content...
Doctors usually prescribe a combination of antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone and doxycycline or
azithromycin, which will treat both diseases. Serious complications can result, however, when left
untreated. In untreated gonorrhea infections, the bacteria can spread up into the reproductive tract,
or more rarely, can spread through the blood stream and infect the joints, heart valves, or the brain.
The most common result of untreated gonorrhea is PID, a serious infection of the female
reproductive organs. Gonococcal PID often appears immediately after the menstrual period. PID
causes scar tissue to form in the fallopian tubes. If the tube is only partially scarred, the fertilized egg
cannot pass into the uterus. If this happens, the embryo may implant in the tube causing a tubal
pregnancy. This serious complication results in a miscarriage and can cause death of the mother.
Rarely, untreated gonorrhea can spread through the blood to the joints.
Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotic drugs taken orally or by an injection. All partners must be
treated. Treatment during the early stages is usually 100 percent effective. It is important that all of
the antibiotics are taken as prescribed, and that the infected people refrain from sexual intercourse
during treatment. Proper hand washing is essential. The bacteria can be transferred to the eyes.
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Gonorrhea Essay

  • 1. Gonorrhea Essay Gonorrhea Gonorrhea is a curable, bacterial, sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae (a member of the family Neisseriaceae). Bacteria are introduced during sexual contact. These bacteria can infect the genital tract, the mouth, and the rectum. It attacks the urethra in males, the cervix in females, and the throat. The majority of the organisms belonging to this family are non–pathogenic or commensals, however, gonorrhea is always pathogenic. Gonorrhea's mode of transmission is during sexual intercourse – vaginal, oral, and anal. People who practice anal intercourse can get gonorrhea of the rectum. Even women who do not engage in anal...show more content... Doctors usually prescribe a combination of antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone and doxycycline or azithromycin, which will treat both diseases. Serious complications can result, however, when left untreated. In untreated gonorrhea infections, the bacteria can spread up into the reproductive tract, or more rarely, can spread through the blood stream and infect the joints, heart valves, or the brain. The most common result of untreated gonorrhea is PID, a serious infection of the female reproductive organs. Gonococcal PID often appears immediately after the menstrual period. PID causes scar tissue to form in the fallopian tubes. If the tube is only partially scarred, the fertilized egg cannot pass into the uterus. If this happens, the embryo may implant in the tube causing a tubal pregnancy. This serious complication results in a miscarriage and can cause death of the mother. Rarely, untreated gonorrhea can spread through the blood to the joints. Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotic drugs taken orally or by an injection. All partners must be treated. Treatment during the early stages is usually 100 percent effective. It is important that all of the antibiotics are taken as prescribed, and that the infected people refrain from sexual intercourse during treatment. Proper hand washing is essential. The bacteria can be transferred to the eyes. Get more content on HelpWriting.net