Gonorrhea is common sexually transmitted disease it is an infection of the genitourinary tract especially the urethra and cervix and, occasionally, on the rectum, pharynx, and eyes.
Gonorrhea can spread through joints, tendons, and endocardium, in females, it can lead to chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and sterility.
Gonorrhea is prevalent among young people with multiple sexual partners, particularly those between ages 19 and 25.
Causes of Gonorrhea
* Sexual contact with an infected person
* Children born of infected mothers
Symptoms of Gonorrhea
Many infected males are asymptomatic, some develop symptoms of:
* Urethritis
* Dysuria
* Urethral discharge
* Redness
* Swelling
Most infected females remain asymptomatic but may develop:
* Inflammation
* Yellow discharge from the cervix
Other symptoms:
* Fever
* Nausea
* Itching
* Vomiting
* Tachycardia
* Incontinence
* Muscle rigidity
* Urinary frequency
* Burning, and pain
* Severe pelvic pain
* Lower abdominal pain
* Muscle tenderness
* Abdominal distention
Other possible symptoms include:
* Pharyngitis
* Tonsillitis
* Rectal burning
* Rectal itching
* Bloody discharge
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Gonorrhea can spread through joints, tendons, and endocardium, in females, it can lead to chronic pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and sterility.
Gonorrhea is prevalent among young people with multiple sexual partners, particularly those between ages 19 and 25.
Causes of Gonorrhea
* Sexual contact with an infected person
* Children born of infected mothers
Symptoms of Gonorrhea
Many infected males are asymptomatic, some develop symptoms of:
* Urethritis
* Dysuria
* Urethral discharge
* Redness
* Swelling
Most infected females remain asymptomatic but may develop:
* Inflammation
* Yellow discharge from the cervix
Other symptoms:
* Fever
* Nausea
* Itching
* Vomiting
* Tachycardia
* Incontinence
* Muscle rigidity
* Urinary frequency
* Burning, and pain
* Severe pelvic pain
* Lower abdominal pain
* Muscle tenderness
* Abdominal distention
Other possible symptoms include:
* Pharyngitis
* Tonsillitis
* Rectal burning
* Rectal itching
* Bloody discharge
For the compelete article about Gonorrhea click here
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