Gonococcal carriage

Gonococcus is a bacterium that can cause genital infections in women and men. If left untreated, gonorrhea is spread from person to person during sexual contact and can lead to serious complications. Gonorrhea is called a sexually transmitted disease because it is transmitted through sexual contact. The disease is often accompanied by inflammatory processes of the external genital organs and urethra, which requires specific treatment and adherence to a strict regime. However, it should be noted that infection is possible not only through sexual contact, but also through household means. In this article, we will look at the main symptoms of gonorrhea, methods of transmission, prevention and treatment measures, as well as the risk of complications and their health consequences.

Why is it important to treat gonorrhea? One of the first symptoms of gonorrhea is the appearance of pain in the lower abdomen, accompanied by vaginal discharge. Subsequently, itching and burning appear, which can spread to the external genitalia and internal organs of the genitourinary system. As the disease progresses, an inflammatory process may occur, which may be complicated by the addition of other infections. If gonococcal infection is not treated in a timely manner, infertility, ectopic pregnancy, a sharp decrease in immunity, exacerbation of chronic gynecological diseases, as well as chronic sexually transmitted infections are possible. Also, lack of treatment leads to the spread of infection to the bladder, rectum, eyes, joints, etc.