GONORRHEA

Gonorrhea

Sexually Transmitted Infection: Gonorrhea

Introduction

The medical care system of America is greatly concerned for the problems related to the diseases and infections spread through sexual intercourse. Awareness programs and treatments are being done in order to prevent further spread and to help patient already suffering from the sexually transmitted infections. Today most cases that are being brought up for the STI are teens and young adults of age less than 26 years old. Gonorrhea is one of the most common infections that are being found in teens and young adults. Although there are certain complications that may rise from the infection still not the symptoms and indications of the infection may create a problem for its diagnosis.

Discussion

Gonorrhea is a common disease that is transmitted through sexual interaction. It is one of the commonly known sexually transmitted infections (STI). Gonorrhea is caused by a certain bacteria called as Neisseria gonorrhea. It is a very common bacterium that can infect anyone who has any type of sex. The majority areas that are being infected by gonorrhea include the vagina, penis, anus and mouth.

Gonorrhea grows in the warm, moist areas of the human body. This also includes that tube that carries urine out of the body known (urethra). The infection can also be found in uterus, cervix and fallopian tubes in the female body. According to research it is said that the bacteria can also be found in the human eye.

A law has been passed by the United States of America in every state of the country by the health care system of the country. The objective of the law is that patients should receive all the necessary health care services along with their partners once they are diagnosed with the bacteria. (Miller, 2004)

Causes

The disease would most likely infect the human body if someone has intercourse with several partners. The unsafe intercourse is also a reason for the infection if the partner is not using condoms or any safety precautions. This also happens if the partner as a past history of being infected by some sexually transmitted diseases. Heavy usage of drugs and alcohol can also increase the chances of being infected with gonorrhea. (Weinstock,2000)

Symptoms and tests related to gonorrhea

If the patient is aware about being infected by gonorrhea then through diagnoses the infection can be quickly identified. The test for gonorrhea is known as gram stain. The test is a rapid result ...