Gonorrhoea

It is second most common sexually transmitted infection.
Causative organisms-
Neisseria gonorrhoea (gram negative diplococcus bacteria).
Incubation period-3 to 7 day
Incidence-
Found mostly in young, between the ages of 15 to 24 years.
Also be passed to the by a hand or other body part carrying infected fluids.
Transmission-
Through sex -oral,anal and vagina.
Also be passed to passed to the eye by a hand or other body part carrying infected fluids.
Symptoms-
Initially asymptomatic,but latter symptoms like;;
1)Purulent vagina discharge.
2)A burning feeling when urinating.

3)Pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis.
4)Irregular periods.
5) Pain during intercourse.
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Specific symptoms-
Sore throat.
Pain, discharge,and bleeding from the anus.
Redness, itching or discharge of the eyes.
Pain,fever,chills, joint swelling and skin rash.
Diagnosis-
Culture by testing a urine sample...
Gold standard.
Gram staining.
Nucleic acid amplification test (NAATs).
Treatment-
Inj.penicillin4.8million unit
In resistance area-Inj.Ciprofliaxone 500mg and Ofloxacin 400mg.
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