Practice Safe Sex for Minimizing the Risk of Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is considered as one of the most common diseases that transmit from one person to another during undertaking sexual activities. The disease can be suffered by both males and females and apart from vaginal intercourse; it can also be transmitted via oral or anal sex. Although, genital area is affected the most by the disease, area like mouth, throat, etc are equally at risk. Let’s throw some light on the vital facts related to disease.
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “Every year app. new 700, 000 cases of Gonorrheal infections occur in the United States and out of which only half are reported to the CDC”. Let’s find out the main causes, treatments, etc of the disease.
Causes of Gonorrhea
Causes of Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is basically caused due to proliferation and growth of the bacteria, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. The bacteria are mainly transmitted due to any sexual activity as the bacteria cannot survive outside human tissues.
Diagnosis of Gonorrhea
Diagnosis of Gonorrhea
It is advised to seek guidance of health professionals if you suspect of being suffering with Gonorrhea. It can be diagnosed successfully after collecting samples of urethra (from men) or cervix (from women) for conducting laboratory
Treatment for Gonorrhea
Treatment of Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea can lead to serious complications if it is not treated timely. As it is a bacterial infection, therefore antibiotics are used by professionals to treat the disease. Antibiotics can be taken via injections or orally,
Summary
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused, in males and females both, due to growth of bacteria, Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. The disease can be diagnosed and treated by undertaking various tests and taking antibiotics. If disease is not treated effectively and timely, then serious complications may happen.
Written by: healthplus24 team
Date last updated: July 01, 2011