GONORRHEA

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium NEISSERIA GONORRHEAE. This bacteria thrives in warm, moist areas of the human body such as the cervix, uterus and urethra of women as well as the mouth, eyes and anus.

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
In Men
- asymptomatic, but some can experience burning sensation while urinating, white, yellow or greenish discharge from the penis

In Women
- burning sensation when urinating, increased vaginal discharge, vaginal bleeding
menstrual periods

DIAGNOSTIC EXAM
- urinalysis, microscopic analysis of sample obtained from the infected body part

MEDICATION
- Antibiotics

COMPLICATION
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Epididymitis