Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea Is Treatable - Early Testing Matters
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can affect the genitals, rectum and throat. Because many infections cause few or no symptoms,testing can be important after a potential exposure or when symptoms appear.
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UNDERSTANDING GONORRHEA
Risk Factors for Gonorrhea
Unprotected sexual contact
Having vaginal, anal, or oral sex without a condom or other barrier protection can increase the risk of gonorrhea transmission.
Multiple or new sexual partners
Having multiple or new sexual partners can increase the chance of coming into contact with someone who has gonorrhea.
Previous STI or gonorrhea infection
A previous STI or past gonorrhea infection may indicate a higher risk of exposure. Having gonorrhea once does not provide lasting protection, so reinfection is possible.
Inconsistent condom use
Not using condoms consistently during sexual activity can increase the possibility of transmission.
80M
New cases each year
Reported globally.
Sexual contact with an infected partner
Gonorrhea can be transmitted by a partner who may have no noticeable symptoms. This is one reason regular STI testing can be important for people at risk.
Mother-to-baby transmission
A person with gonorrhea can pass the infection to their baby during childbirth.
Sexual contact with an infected partner
Gonorrhea can be transmitted by a partner who may have no noticeable symptoms. This is one reason regular STI testing can be important for people at risk.
YOUR CARE PATH
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STEP-01
Confidential consultation
Your doctor discusses your symptoms, recent sexual exposure, sexual health history and any previous STI testing or treatment.
STEP-02
Targeted STI testing
Testing may involve a urine sample or swab from the affected site. Depending on your sexual exposure, samples may be taken from the genitals, throat or rectum. Additional STI tests may also be recommended based on your individual risk and symptoms.
STEP-03
Confirm the diagnosis
If gonorrhea is confirmed, your doctor will recommend the appropriate antibiotic treatment based on current clinical guidance.
STEP-04
Follow-up care
Your doctor may advise you about informing recent sexual partners, avoiding sexual contact until treatment recommendations have been completed, and whether follow-up or repeat testing is appropriate.
SYMPTOMS
When To Seek Help?
Consider getting tested or speaking with a healthcare professional if you have:
Burning or pain while urinating
Unusual genital or rectal discharge
Pelvic or lower abdominal pain
Pain or swelling in the testicles
Rectal pain, itching, or discharge
Remember, you can have gonorrhea without noticeable symptoms.
Frequently Asked Questions
In many cases, gonorrhea can be tested using urine or swab samples without a full physical examination. The sample type depends on the sites of possible exposure, symptoms, and the clinician’s assessment.
Yes. Recent sexual partners should be informed, evaluated, tested, and treated as recommended by a healthcare professional. Partner management reduces the risk of reinfection and onward transmission.
Avoid sexual activity for at least seven days after treatment and until your partners have been appropriately treated and any symptoms have resolved, following your clinician’s instructions.
Retesting after approximately three months is generally recommended because reinfection is common. A test of cure may also be required in specific circumstances, including certain throat infections or when treatment failure is suspected.
Yes. Gonorrhea has developed resistance to several antibiotics, making appropriate treatment important. Do not use leftover antibiotics or self-medicate; clinicians may recommend culture and susceptibility testing when treatment failure is suspected.
Yes. Treatment cures the existing infection but does not provide lasting immunity. A new exposure can cause reinfection, which is why partner treatment, prevention measures, and recommended retesting are important.
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