Gonorrhea PSA

The Basics •Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted illness •It is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae oThis bacterium grows and multiplies simply in the worm, moist areas of the reproductive tract as well as in the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus •The CDC estimates that there are more than 700000 new instances of gonorrhea in the US each year •Gonorrhea is spread by means of contact with the penis, vagina, mouth or anus •The highest reported rates of infection are amongst sexually active teenagers, young adults, the poor, drug users, and African Americans Signs and Symptoms •Men oSome men have no symptoms even though other people have symptoms that appear two to five days following infection oA burning sensation although urinating oA white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis oPainful or swollen testicles oInfection or inflammation of the prostate •Women oMost girls who have gonorrhea have no symptoms and if they do they are typically mild oPainful or burning sensation even though urinating oIncreased vaginal discharge oVaginal bleeding in between periods Complications •If left untreated, gonorrhea can trigger main well being issues for both men and women •In women, gonorrhea is a frequent cause of pelvic inflammatory illness, which could cause infertility and improve the risk of ectopic pregnancy •In men, gonorrhea can cause epididymitis, a painful condition of the ducts attached to the testicles that may possibly lead to infertility if left untreated •In both men and women gonorrhea can make it more straightforward for individuals to ...
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