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Gonorrhea: Common bacterial infection caused by Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. Although infections can be asymptomatic for both men and women, symptoms for men can include: urethritis, epididymitis and prostatitis. Symptoms for women can include: urethritis, cervicitis, and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Testing is highly recommended for sexually active adults and before serious complications develop. Treatment can be administered through intrevenous means or orally and can consist of one or more doses.
Do I need testing for chlamydia or gonorrhea?
Treatment Available: Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics. Antibiotic treatment, if taken exactly as directed, normally cures gonorrhea infections. If antiobiotics are not taken properly, the infection will not be cured. People infected with gonorrhea should abstain from sexual contact for at least 7 days after treatment so the medication will be effective. Exposed sexual partners should be tested and treated even whether they are symptomatic or not.
Symptoms of Gonorrhea:
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- painful or burning sensation during urination
- yellow vaginal discharge
- bloody discharge
- abdominal pain
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- burning sensation during urination
- yellowish discharge from penis
- painful or swollen testicles
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Gonorrhea infection in the rectum may cause discharge, anal itching, soreness, bleeding or pain.
Gonorrhea infection in the throat usually has no symptoms.
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