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The ''[[Neisseria gonorrhoeae|Neisseria gonorrhoeae]] ''bacterial infection can be treated with antibiotics such as [[Amoxicillin|Amoxicillin]] or [[Ampicillin|Ampicillin]]. However some strains are resistant to [[Penicillin|Penicillin]] so other forms of antibiotics may be taken.<br> | The ''[[Neisseria gonorrhoeae|Neisseria gonorrhoeae]] ''bacterial infection can be treated with antibiotics such as [[Amoxicillin|Amoxicillin]] or [[Ampicillin|Ampicillin]]. However some strains are resistant to [[Penicillin|Penicillin]] so other forms of antibiotics may be taken.It is best to contact your local GP if any of the above symptoms presist due to the presense of strains of the bacteria that are have developed antibiotic resistance.<br> | ||
If the Infection is not quickly diagnosed and treated complications may occur leading to serious health problemsand ultimately infertility <ref>http://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/stdfact-gonorrhea.htm</ref>.<br> | If the Infection is not quickly diagnosed and treated complications may occur leading to serious health problemsand ultimately infertility <ref>http://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/stdfact-gonorrhea.htm</ref>. However the best way to restrain from contacting this disease is to restrain from multiple sexual partners and practice safe sex.<br> | ||
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Revision as of 12:56, 29 November 2011
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted diseases. It is casused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Bacterial infections occur in the reproductive tracts of both male and females and is passed on by anal, oral or vaginal sexual intercourse. Infection can also occur in the Mouth, throat, anus and eye.
Symptoms
The symptoms of gonorrhea vary slightly in males and females.
In males the symptoms may consist of:
- Burning pain when urinating
- White/ yelow / green discharge from the Penis
- Uncomfortable anal discharge
- Swollen testicles
In females:
- Potent smelling/ thin/ watery vaginal discharge
- Burning pain when urinating
- Pelvic tenderness
- Uncomfortable anal discharge
Treatment
The Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterial infection can be treated with antibiotics such as Amoxicillin or Ampicillin. However some strains are resistant to Penicillin so other forms of antibiotics may be taken.It is best to contact your local GP if any of the above symptoms presist due to the presense of strains of the bacteria that are have developed antibiotic resistance.
If the Infection is not quickly diagnosed and treated complications may occur leading to serious health problemsand ultimately infertility [1]. However the best way to restrain from contacting this disease is to restrain from multiple sexual partners and practice safe sex.
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