What is the Meaning & Definition of gonorrhea
Gonorrhea, also known as gonorrhea, as blennorrhea and gonococcal urethritis is an infectious inflammation of the genital mucosa, i.e., is an infection that spreads from sexual contact and that it causes the gonococcus bacteria. He is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world, is therefore common to both men and women can suffer from it once in their lives if they have not been as sufficiently cautious when it comes to their sexual intercourse.
Of the urethra and the endocervix columnar epithelium is the first area that the gonococcus bacteria will attack, although there are also some other areas of the body, non-genital, such as pharynx, rectum and conjunctiva of the eyes, which can also be achieved by the action of the mentioned bacteria.
Note that in the case of women, the vulva and vagina also can be affected because they are linked to the epithelial cells, but it is the cervix will be the first site of infection. Also, the mother can transmit it to your child during pregnancy.
The most common forms of infection include the mentioned pregnancy and at the behest of childbirth, by sexual contact or by contact with infected areas.
Regarding the symptoms, in the male, they tend to appear between two and 21 days after exposure and the most common is a mucous urethral discharge of purulent whitish or clear coloration, located at the tip of the penis. It is also common to feel pain when urinating, burning in the urethra sensation, pain and inflammation of the testicles. On the other hand, in men can lead to urethritis and prostatitis.
Meanwhile, in women, is often manifest as a vaginal discharge, increased urination, also may be vomiting, fever, and nausea; also, if the bacteria expands to the fallopian tubes can cause pain in the lower abdomen area.
In both cases the consequences can be quite serious, since the reproductive organs can get damaged especially in its correct operation.
For treatment, depending on the case, are often prescribed a variety of antibiotics capable of confronting this tough bacteria.
Article contributed by the team of collaborators.
Of the urethra and the endocervix columnar epithelium is the first area that the gonococcus bacteria will attack, although there are also some other areas of the body, non-genital, such as pharynx, rectum and conjunctiva of the eyes, which can also be achieved by the action of the mentioned bacteria.
Note that in the case of women, the vulva and vagina also can be affected because they are linked to the epithelial cells, but it is the cervix will be the first site of infection. Also, the mother can transmit it to your child during pregnancy.
The most common forms of infection include the mentioned pregnancy and at the behest of childbirth, by sexual contact or by contact with infected areas.
Regarding the symptoms, in the male, they tend to appear between two and 21 days after exposure and the most common is a mucous urethral discharge of purulent whitish or clear coloration, located at the tip of the penis. It is also common to feel pain when urinating, burning in the urethra sensation, pain and inflammation of the testicles. On the other hand, in men can lead to urethritis and prostatitis.
Meanwhile, in women, is often manifest as a vaginal discharge, increased urination, also may be vomiting, fever, and nausea; also, if the bacteria expands to the fallopian tubes can cause pain in the lower abdomen area.
In both cases the consequences can be quite serious, since the reproductive organs can get damaged especially in its correct operation.
For treatment, depending on the case, are often prescribed a variety of antibiotics capable of confronting this tough bacteria.
Article contributed by the team of collaborators.