Gonorrhea

African Americans were responsible for 77% of cases regarding gonorrhea and syphilis whilst hispanics case rates were 3-4 times as higher than those of white…

Introduction Neiserria gonorrhoeae is a gram-negative bacterium, strictly human pathogen and the causative agent of the sexually transmitted infection Gonorrhea or “the clap” which has infected both men and women for thousands of years. It is named after Albert Neisser who first isolated it in 1879 (Dixson,2015). The disease it caused Gonorrhea, is a term coined by second century Greek physician Galen stands for “as flow of seed”. It is the second most common sexually transmitted infection in…

The overcrowding in prisons has become a serious threat to public health. A report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office “predicted that overcrowding would climb to more than 45% above the Bureau of Prison’s maximum capacity by 2018”. As a result, prisons are faced with limited funding to provide adequate healthcare and medical treatments to their prisoners. Consequently, prisons fail to meet health standards putting the life of prison staff, visitors, and inmates at risk for diseases…

in women, but the oropharynx, conjunctiva, and rectum can also be infected. Transmission to neonates during birth can cause conjunctivitis (Thadepalli H, et al 1976). The incubation period is typically 1-7 days, even though it may vary. Clinical gonorrhea is manifested by a broad spectrum of clinical presentations including asymptomatic and symptomatic infections, local complicated infections, and systemic dissemination. Neisseria gonorrhoeae are transmitted during vaginal, anal or oral sex and…

Bacteria They are formed by a single rudimentary cell. They have no nucleus or plastids, but chromatin. Some have assimilators pigments. They are on earth, water, and air, and can generally move. They may be causing disease and therefore are called pathogens. Those that do not cause disease are called saprophytes. In some cases, they are even useful, as in digestive processes or synthesis of vitamins. By the way, they are called coconuts when circular; bacilli if they have the form of rods;…

transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites, yeast, and viruses. There are more than 20 types of STDs, including, chlamydia, genital herpes, gonorrhea, hiv/aids, hpv, syphilis and trichomoniasis. Most STDs affect both men and women, but in many cases the health problems they cause can be more severe for women. If a pregnant woman has an STD, it can cause serious health problems for the…

Vaginal infections What are vaginal infections? Vaginal infections are typically due to bacterial, fungal, or parasitic infection of the vagina. These infectious organisms often include Gardnerella vaginalis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Candida, and Trichomonas. Patients usually develop symptoms such as vaginal itching, burning, discharge, malodor, redness, spotting, and occasionally pelvic pain. Some may experience pain during intercourse (dyspareunia). Vaginal infections often occur in women…

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are among the most common infectious diseases in the United States today. Sexually transmitted diseases can harm people in several ways. Sexually transmitted diseases are very dangerous. They can passed from one person to another during sexual contact. There are many kinds of sexually transmitted diseases and infections and they are very common. Sexually transmitted diseases can affect guys and girls of all ages and…

“A discipline that starts with dialogue, the capacity of members of a team to suspend assumptions and enter into a genuine thinking together… (Larsen, McInerney, Nyquist, Santos, & Silsbee, n.d.). Since the start of my field site rotation, I have been doing my field site experience with the United States Army Public Health Clinic here on the island of Oahu. As I have noted before, this clinic is unique in that the population that it serves are military service members and military retirees,…

these long-term sequelae is dependent upon development of treatment strategies based on knowledge of the microbiologic etiology of acute PID. It is well accepted that acute PID is polymicrobic infection. The sexually transmitted organisms, Neisseria gonorrhea and Chlamydia trachomatis, are present in many cases, and microorganisms compromising the endogenous…