Gonorrhoea

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A new oral antibiotic named gepotidacin could be a breakthrough in the fight against stubborn gonorrhoea infections, according to a recent study.

About Gonorrhoea

• It is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), also called a sexually transmitted disease (STD), caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhea. 
• It is sometimes known as ‘the clap'.
• Gonorrhea bacteria can infect the urethra, rectum, female reproductive tract, mouth, throat or eyes.
• Transmission: 
  • It is most commonly spread during vaginal, oral or anal sexual activity. 
  • But babies can get the infection during childbirth. 
  • In babies, gonorrhea most commonly affects the eyes.
• Gonorrhea can affect people of any age, anatomy, or gender, but it’s particularly common among teens and young adults between the ages of 15 and 24.
• Symptoms: 
  • Many people with gonorrhoea won’t notice any symptoms. If you do get symptoms, it’s usually between 1 to 14 days after getting the infection.
  • Men are more likely to experience symptoms. Up to 50% of women won’t experience symptoms. 
  • Gonorrhoea can cause a sore throat, conjunctivitis,unusual vaginal or penile discharge, and pelvic and genital pain.
• Untreated gonorrhoea can cause:
  • infections affecting the skin, joints, heart (endocarditis) and brain (meningitis)
  • infertility in both females and males
  • pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
  • epididymitis and prostatitis (inflammation of your prostate)
  • Some of these complications can cause permanent damage to your health.
• Prevention: It can be prevented by practicing safe sex.
• Treatment: Most of the time antibiotics cures gonorrhoea.

Gonorrhoea FAQs

Q1. What is gonorrhoeae?

Ans. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Q2. What is the causative agent of gonorrhoea?

Ans. It is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhea. 

Q3. How can newborn babies contract gonorrhoea?

Ans. During childbirth from an infected mother.

Source: IT