DEFINITION
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria are generally transmitted through unprotected sex, but also in direct contact with an infectious exudate. This disease has a high incidence compared to other sexually transmitted diseases. Although the incidence of this disease has been declining since the 1970s, but nearly 800,000 new cases are discovered each year in the U.S.. In the world there were an estimated 200 million new cases each year. The disease is more often give teenagers and young adults, as well as more common in men than women.
Symptom
Gonorrhea incubation period is very short, the man generally ranged from 2-5 days, sometimes longer. In women the incubation period is difficult to determine because generally causes no symptoms. In men, initially there is itching and heat around the urethra, the tube that delivers urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Furthermore, there is pain during urination and cloudy out thick secretions from the tip of the urethra which is sometimes accompanied by blood. If the infection is getting up, the pain will grow and the more viscous and turbid secretions. In addition there is pain during erection and sometimes there were enlarged lymph nodes in the groin. In women, symptoms, if any, can be very mild, so people do not realize it. As much as 30% -60% of women with gonorrhea no symptoms. Symptoms may include pain during urination, urination becomes more frequent, and sometimes cause pain in the lower pelvis. In addition, there is a thick and cloudy secretions out of the vagina.
Treatment
When you realize has symptoms like the above, or have sexual partners with the above symptoms, should see her doctor. The doctor will do, like taking secretions from the vagina or penis for analysis. Antibiotics are the treatment for gonorrhea. Sexual partners should also be checked and treated as soon as possible when the diagnosis of gonorrhea. This applies to sexual partners in the last 2 months, or past sexual partner for 2 months when there is no sexual activity. Many antibiotics are safe and effective for treating gonorrhea, eradicate N.gonorrhoeae, stop the transmission chain, reduce symptoms, and reduce the possibility of sequelae. The main choice is penicillin + probenecid. Antibiotics can be used for the treatment of gonorrhea, among others:
1. Amoxicillin 2 g + probenecid 1 g, orally
2. 2-3 g ampicillin + probenecid 1 gram. Peroral
3. Azithromycin 2 grams, peroral
4. Cefotaxim 500 mg, Intra muscular injection
5. Ciprofloxacin 500 mg, peroral
6. Ofloxacin 400 mg, peroral
7. Spectinomisin 2 grams, Intra muscular injection
The drugs, administered with a single dose.
Cause
Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These bacteria can be transmitted to others through sexual contact with patients. This disease can also be transmitted from mother to baby during childbirth. We will not be infected with gonorrhea from a towel usage and use public toilets.
Prevention
To prevent transmission of gonorrhea, use of condoms in sexual intercourse. If you have gonorrhea, avoid sexual relations until the antibiotic treatment is completed. Although it has been exposed to gonorrhea, a person can be exposed again, because it will not form immunity to gonorrhea. We also recommend sexual partners to be checked to prevent further infection and prevent transmission. It also advised the prostitute in order to always check themselves regularly, so if the infection can be treated properly.
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria are generally transmitted through unprotected sex, but also in direct contact with an infectious exudate. This disease has a high incidence compared to other sexually transmitted diseases. Although the incidence of this disease has been declining since the 1970s, but nearly 800,000 new cases are discovered each year in the U.S.. In the world there were an estimated 200 million new cases each year. The disease is more often give teenagers and young adults, as well as more common in men than women.
Symptom
Gonorrhea incubation period is very short, the man generally ranged from 2-5 days, sometimes longer. In women the incubation period is difficult to determine because generally causes no symptoms. In men, initially there is itching and heat around the urethra, the tube that delivers urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Furthermore, there is pain during urination and cloudy out thick secretions from the tip of the urethra which is sometimes accompanied by blood. If the infection is getting up, the pain will grow and the more viscous and turbid secretions. In addition there is pain during erection and sometimes there were enlarged lymph nodes in the groin. In women, symptoms, if any, can be very mild, so people do not realize it. As much as 30% -60% of women with gonorrhea no symptoms. Symptoms may include pain during urination, urination becomes more frequent, and sometimes cause pain in the lower pelvis. In addition, there is a thick and cloudy secretions out of the vagina.
Treatment
When you realize has symptoms like the above, or have sexual partners with the above symptoms, should see her doctor. The doctor will do, like taking secretions from the vagina or penis for analysis. Antibiotics are the treatment for gonorrhea. Sexual partners should also be checked and treated as soon as possible when the diagnosis of gonorrhea. This applies to sexual partners in the last 2 months, or past sexual partner for 2 months when there is no sexual activity. Many antibiotics are safe and effective for treating gonorrhea, eradicate N.gonorrhoeae, stop the transmission chain, reduce symptoms, and reduce the possibility of sequelae. The main choice is penicillin + probenecid. Antibiotics can be used for the treatment of gonorrhea, among others:
1. Amoxicillin 2 g + probenecid 1 g, orally
2. 2-3 g ampicillin + probenecid 1 gram. Peroral
3. Azithromycin 2 grams, peroral
4. Cefotaxim 500 mg, Intra muscular injection
5. Ciprofloxacin 500 mg, peroral
6. Ofloxacin 400 mg, peroral
7. Spectinomisin 2 grams, Intra muscular injection
The drugs, administered with a single dose.
Cause
Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These bacteria can be transmitted to others through sexual contact with patients. This disease can also be transmitted from mother to baby during childbirth. We will not be infected with gonorrhea from a towel usage and use public toilets.
Prevention
To prevent transmission of gonorrhea, use of condoms in sexual intercourse. If you have gonorrhea, avoid sexual relations until the antibiotic treatment is completed. Although it has been exposed to gonorrhea, a person can be exposed again, because it will not form immunity to gonorrhea. We also recommend sexual partners to be checked to prevent further infection and prevent transmission. It also advised the prostitute in order to always check themselves regularly, so if the infection can be treated properly.
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