Gonorrhea “It is estimated that around 800,000 cases of gonorrhea occur each year in the united states” (Gonorrhea Statistics). Gonorrhea is an STD. It is when there is inflammatory discharge from the vagina. “The exact time gonorrhea started cannot be ascertained” (Gonorrhea History). The most earliest records of the gonorrhea were found in 1611 when the English parliament enacted a law to ensure that the spread of the infection is decreased. Gonorrhea symptoms were observed when the crusaders lay siege of Acre. “After the Pope Boniface secularized the practice of medicine, the doctors began to treat common men as well as prostitutes for this infection” (Gonorrhea History). “In 1879 Neisser discovered the gonococcus or Neisseria gonorrhoeae
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When you have that is present, signs and symptoms include “dysuria or a white, yellow, or green urethral discharge that usually appears one to fourteen days after infection” (Gonorrhea-CDC Fact Sheet). If the urethral infection is triggered by epididymitis, “men with gonorrhea may also complain of testicular or scrotal pain” (Gonorrhea-CDC Fact Sheet). Women who have gonorrhea are mostly asymptomatic too. “Even when a woman has symptoms, they are often so mild and nonspecific that they are mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection” (Gonorrhea-CDC Fact Sheet). The symptoms and signs that the women have are increased vaginal discharge, dysuria, or vaginal bleeding between periods. Women with gonorrhea have a high risk developing serious complications from the infection, regardless of how bad the symptom is. Gonorrhea is curable if it is the right treatment. It’s important to take all of the medication prescribed to cure gonorrhea. “Medication for gonorrhea should not be shared with anyone” (Gonorrhea-CDC Fact Sheet). Even though medication will stop the infection, the medication will not fix any of the damage the disease has already done. If a person’s symptoms occur for more than a few days after receiving treatment, then they should go to their doctor to and get rechecked
When you have that is present, signs and symptoms include “dysuria or a white, yellow, or green urethral discharge that usually appears one to fourteen days after infection” (Gonorrhea-CDC Fact Sheet). If the urethral infection is triggered by epididymitis, “men with gonorrhea may also complain of testicular or scrotal pain” (Gonorrhea-CDC Fact Sheet). Women who have gonorrhea are mostly asymptomatic too. “Even when a woman has symptoms, they are often so mild and nonspecific that they are mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection” (Gonorrhea-CDC Fact Sheet). The symptoms and signs that the women have are increased vaginal discharge, dysuria, or vaginal bleeding between periods. Women with gonorrhea have a high risk developing serious complications from the infection, regardless of how bad the symptom is. Gonorrhea is curable if it is the right treatment. It’s important to take all of the medication prescribed to cure gonorrhea. “Medication for gonorrhea should not be shared with anyone” (Gonorrhea-CDC Fact Sheet). Even though medication will stop the infection, the medication will not fix any of the damage the disease has already done. If a person’s symptoms occur for more than a few days after receiving treatment, then they should go to their doctor to and get rechecked