GONORRHEA
Gonorrhea โ Introduction
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a
bacterium called
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
. It spreads mainly through unprotected
sexual contact with an infected person, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. It
can infect the genital tract, rectum, throat, and sometimes the eyes.
This infection affects both males and females, but it is often more common in
young sexually active people, especially those having multiple sexual partners or
not using protection. In many cases, infected people may not show symptoms at
the early stage, which increases the risk of spreading the infection unknowingly.
In men, it usually affects the urethra, while in women it mainly affects the
cervix. It can also spread to other parts of the body if not treated in time. A
pregnant woman can pass the infection to her baby during delivery, which may
cause eye infection in the newborn.
If gonorrhea is not treated properly, it can lead to serious complications such as
pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), infertility in women, epididymitis in men, and
increased risk of other infections. However, gonorrhea can be effectively treated
and cured with appropriate antibiotics if diagnosed early.
Gonorrhea โ Types
1. Urogenital Gonorrhea
Urogenital gonorrhea is the most common type of gonorrhea infection. It affects
the genital and urinary tract of both males and females. In males, the infection
mainly involves the urethra and is called gonococcal urethritis. It causes
symptoms like burning during urination and discharge from the penis. In females,
