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G O N O R R H E A
COMPLICATIONS: Gonorrhea left untreated can lead to: -Epididymitis, Urethra scarring, and prostate problems in men -Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in women *both disorders can lead to infertility and having Gonorrhea increases chances of contracting HIV/AIDS.
AIDS/STI Hotline: 1-800-642-8244
TREATMENT: The following antibiotics are used to treat Gonorreha: Ceftriaxone, Cefixime, Ciprofloxacin, Ofloxacin, and Levofloxacin. However, there have recently been reports of drug-resistant strands of Gonorrhea that require more intense and heavy duty antibiotics.
SOLUTION: We can solve the problem of Gonorrhea by practicing: -abstinence -use of a condom -getting frequently tests for STIs -being sexually monogamous or with unaffected partners
by Steve Stinson and Beau Gomez
INCUBATION PERIOD: Depending on the person they may or may not see symptoms of Gonorreha. Usually symptoms occur 2-10 days after sexual intercourse with an infected partner.
CAUSES : Gonorrhea is caused by neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacteria that spreads through vaginal, oral or anal sexual contact.
SIGNS and SYMPTOMS : Signs for men include a burning sensation during urination, or a white, green or yellow discharge from the penis, For women signs are increased vaginal discharge, a burning sensation during urination, or vaginal bleeding between periods. Often times however, men and women can show no signs or symptoms.
TRANSMISSION : Men have a 20% chance of being infected if having sex with a woman who has gonorrhea, while women have a 50% chance of being infected if they have sex with an infected man. During childbirth, a woman can transmit the infection to her child if she gives a vaginal birth.
Background Information : Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that easily reduces in places like the reproductive tract, and the urethra, as well as the mouth, eyes, throat and anus.
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http://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/stdfact-gonorrhea.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonorrhea http://www.emedicinehealth.com/gonorrhea/article_em.htm http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/gonorrhea.html
