Sexually transmitted diseases

                                  Sexually Transmitted Diseases

                                                    STDS

 

     For the sake of brevity and clarity only a short discussion of each topic will

be made. The information comes from the internet and by no way is meant to replace a healthcare professional’s advice and treatment. Also one disease will be discussed each week for the sake of clarity.

     Gonorrhea: A STD caused by a bacterium known as Neisseria gonorrhea.

Sites of infection include the cervix, urethra, rectum, anus and throat.

      Symptoms are not evident in 50% of women. In women there made a discharge from the vagina, burning sensation upon urinating, or an irritation or discharge from the anus.

      In men there may be a discharge from the penis, burning on urinating, or an irritation from the anus.   

      Gonorrhea is passed on by vaginal sex, anal sex or oral sex.

If suspected you should go to your doctor or health clinic for help.

       Tests for gonorrhea include cultures, swabs with smears or rapid testing.

Treatment is with any number or antibiotics. A discussion of sex partners will be done as they are at risk of getting the disease.

        A follow up exam is needed to check that the infection has cleared.

        Complications in women include Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, increased risk of ectopic pregnancy or premature births.

         A pregnant woman who has Gonorrhea may pass it to her baby. The baby may get a gonoccocal eye infection which must be treated to prevent blindness.

          In men painful inflammation of the testicles and prostate gland may develop. Epididymitus, an inflammation of the tubes which bring sperm to the semen, can cause sterility.

          In addition there may be a narrowing of the urethra or abscesses which cause painful and difficulty urination.

          Prevention includes safe sex practices, fewer sex partners, frequent visits to a doctor or health clinic, and the use of latex or polyurethane condoms which prevent 99% of cases.