Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease that often involves urethra, vagina or
penis, cervix, anus, and throat, as its target sites.
Causative organism
A gonococcus bacteria, Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It grows and multiplies quickly in
warm moist areas of the body, such as the cervix, rectum and mouth.
Modes of spread
Having multiple sex partners increases the risk of contracting it. Any kind of
unprotected sex is always a risk. Any kind of contact of sores with an infected
person is also risky.
Incubation period
About 2-5 days after getting infection.
Symptoms:
(i) Inflammation of mucous membrane in the urinogenital tract.
(ii) Burning sensation while passing out urine and urithral discharge.
(iii) Rectal discomfort.
(iv) Pain in the joints.
(v) Rashes on palms, Mild sore throat
(vi) In females, it may cause sterility
Prevention and cure
(i) Having sexual contact with only one person.
(ii) Avoiding prostitution and homosexuality.
(iii) Taking antibiotics, such as penicillin injection or appropriate medicines at the
appropriate time as per Doctor’s advice.
In males, gonorrhoea primarily affects the urethra. anus, throat, joints and eyes.
Most victims of this disease are teenagers and young adults. One of the advanced
complications of gonorrhoea is gonococcal septicemia (blood poisoning).
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