Gonorrhea, commonly known as \u201cthe clap,\u201d is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is transmitted primarily through unprotected sexual contact involving mucous membranes. Most infections occur during vaginal intercourse, but gonorrhea can also be transmitted through oral and anal sex. Household transmission is highly unlikely because gonococci do not survive well outside the human body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gonorrhea can affect the male and female reproductive systems, as well as the mucous membranes of the rectum and throat, and may also cause conjunctivitis. Gonococci can attach to the surface of cells and may also penetrate and survive within cells.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the major complications of untreated gonorrhea is impaired fertility and infertility in both men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In rare cases, strains of Neisseria gonorrhoeae may develop resistance to antibiotics, making the infection more difficult to treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The incubation period before the first symptoms appear is usually 2\u20135 days in men and 5\u201310 days in women, although symptoms may develop outside these ranges and some infections may remain asymptomatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms of Gonorrhea in Men<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pain during urination;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discomfort and burning sensation in the urethra;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Urethral discharge ranging from whitish-yellow to green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Symptoms of Gonorrhea in Women<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whitish-yellow vaginal discharge;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bleeding between menstrual periods;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lower abdominal pain;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pain and burning during urination.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Gonorrhea, commonly known as \u201cthe clap,\u201d is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is transmitted primarily through unprotected sexual contact involving mucous membranes. Most infections occur during vaginal intercourse, but gonorrhea can also be transmitted through oral and anal sex. Household transmission is highly unlikely because gonococci do not […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-347","disease","type-disease","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\n