Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which commonly infects warm, moist areas of the body. Common symptoms in men include discharge from the penis and pain or swelling in the testicles or penis. In women, symptoms often include vaginal discharge and pain or burning with urination. Left untreated, gonorrhea can spread to other parts of the body and potentially cause infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease.

1. WHAT IS
GONORRHEA?

2. • Definition
■ Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted
infection (STI). It’s caused by the
bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It
tends to target warm, moist areas of
the body

3. • Symptoms of gonorrhea
■ greater frequency or urgency of
urination
■ a pus-like discharge (or drip) from
the penis (white, yellow, beige, or
greenish)
■ swelling or redness at the opening
of the penis
■ swelling or pain in the testicles
■ a persistent sore throat

4. • Symptoms in women
■ discharge from the vagina (watery,
creamy, or slightly green)
■ pain or burning sensation while urinating
■ urge to urinate more frequently
■ heavier periods or spotting
■ sore throat
■ pain during sexual intercourse
■ sharp pain in the lower abdomen
■ fever

5. • complications of gonorrhea?
■ Higher risk of HIV infection
■ Infection in other areas of the body, like
the skin or joints
■ Infertility
■ Pelvic inflammatory disease, which can
cause long-term pain in the pelvis,
ectopic pregnancy, and infertility in
women