Last updated on July 28th, 2018 at 05:14 am<\/p>
Gonorrhea<\/strong> symptoms in men and women are caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae\u00a0which is\u00a0a sexually transmitted.\u00a0It affects the genitals of women and men causing abnormal discharge in women and burning sensation in men.<\/p>\n Gonorrhea can affect other parts of the body. It affects the rectum during anal sex. It can also affect the mouth during oral sex. Eyes of children can be affected by childbirth. More than 50 percent of women and about 10 percent of men do not show symptoms of the disease.<\/p>\n Also, the number of people affected is reducing. This is due to early detection and treatment. However, it is still common in countries where unsafe sex<\/strong> is high.<\/p>\n It is estimated that 106 million men and women develop the disease each year. In the year 2013 more than 2000 deaths were caused by gonorrhea infection.<\/p>\n Gonorrhea can easily be prevented in both men and women. Abstinence is the best way to prevent infection, though, use of condoms have been helpful. However, people with gonorrhea can be treated and cured.<\/p>\n It is recommended that every woman below 25 years are regularly tested. This is because most women with gonorrhea\u00a0will not show symptoms.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The organism Neisseria gonorrhoeae causes gonorrhea. It is transmitted to men, women, and children.<\/p>\n The commonest mode of transmission is by sexual contact. However, other route of transmission is possible. Women during childbirth can transmit the disease to their children. This affects the eyes of babies causing ophthalmia neonatorum. Also, homosexual women and men have an increased risk of contracting the disease.<\/p>\n About 50 to 90 percent of women will not show any sign or symptoms of gonorrhea. Contacting the disease from these women during unsafe sex is possible.<\/p>\n Also, it\u00a0can be transmitted in children when contaminated towel is shared. However, the most common route for transmission in all age groups and sex is by sexual contact.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Gonorrhea can affect men and women. However, only 50 percent of women and 90 percent of men show gonorrhea symptoms. This simply means that a lot of people will have the disease without any symptoms.<\/p>\n The world health organization (WHO) estimates that about 448 million new cases of sexually transmitted infection each year (Syphilis, chlamydia, trichomoniasis<\/a>). About 88 million out of the 448 million new infections are due to gonorrhea infections.<\/p>\n In addition, there is no immunity to the infection if you were treated in the past. Recurrent infection can occur in poorly treated diseases and unprotected sex.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n It is important to see your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms. This is especially when you practice unsafe sex. Other sexually transmitted diseases can mimic some of these symptom. Get tested by visiting your doctor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n During your clinic visit, specimen\u00a0is collected for\u00a0analysis. In men sample is collected from the urethra while in women samples are collected from the cervix. Sample collected will be cultured to show\u00a0the organism and the best antibiotics to treat the infection. Some of the gonorrhea tests done include<\/p>\n<\/span>What causes gonorrhea infection in women and men?<\/span><\/h2>\n
<\/span>What are the symptoms and signs of Gonorrhea in men and women?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/span>How is gonorrhea tested and diagnosed?<\/span><\/h2>\n