some can only be transmitted through the bloodstream or during sexual activity. Gonorrhea‚ is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae‚ and it can infect both males and females of all ages. Gonorrhea can be spread from person to person through contact with the mouth‚ vagina‚
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Gonorrhea and its Causative Agent; a study of challenges of treating gonorrhea By: Nader Hossaini George Mason University Word count: 2281 Gonorrhea and its Causative Agent Abstract In this study‚ gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease that can be found in every parts of the world including in the United States was investigated; gonorrhea passes from one person to another mainly through unprotected sexual activity. The causative agent for the disease
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Gonorrhea is a Bacterial STD‚ caused by a bacteria. The disease is spread by having vaginal‚ anal‚ or oral sex with an infected person or persons. The symptoms in men are painful or swollen testicles‚ burning sensation when peeing‚ a white‚ yellow‚ or green discharge from penis. In women it is a burning sensation while peeing‚ increased vaginal discharge‚ vaginal bleeding between periods.If left untreated it can cause permanent health problems in men and women‚ in women it can cause PID which may
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severe hypogastric pain (pain of the lower abdomen) and emesis (vomiting). Medical history includes a diagnosis of gonorrhea last year‚ and her partner tested positive for N. gonorrhoeae (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) just hours ago. The patient’s cervical smear results are positive for N. gonorrhoeae and other bacteria. Manifestation of gonorrhea in men and women In both men and women gonorrhea suffers may not show any manifestations at all (asymptomatic). In men if manifestations exist they can include;
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most common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are chlamydia and gonorrhea. These infections affect many people but teen and young adults are at a higher risk because they are more likely to have unprotected intercourse. Also‚ many are not aware of some of the dangers and risks of unprotected intercourse. Every day many people are at risk of contracting and spreading both Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. But what is Chlamydia and Gonorrhea‚ why is there a greater risk in young adults and how can this affect
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In Eastern Europe between 1995 and 1999 the incidence of gonorrhea was significantly increased. (WHO/EURO‚ 1996).The U.S CDC estimates that only 50% of gonorrheal infections are actually reported since the disease often illustrates few or no symptoms. In 2012 the CDC reported 334‚826 cases of gonorrhea in the United States with the rate of infection at 107.5/100‚000 persons. There was decline in the gonnorheal disease rate from 1975 to 1997 due to significant control programs throughout the 1970s;
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Gonorrhea We chose the bacterial disease gonorrhea. We were not able to find when the disease was discovered or who discovered it. Gonorrhea is a bacterial disease that is an infection caused by gonoccocus bacteria. This bacteria is round shaped and can live only in dark‚ warm‚ moist places. These places would include; inside your body‚ cervix‚ penis‚ throat‚ and rectum. It usually involves the urethra in males‚ and vagina‚ cervix‚ and fallopian tubes in females. For
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Gonorrhea and Chlamydia: If you don’t want infection‚ use protection! Santa Fe Community College Nursing 111 Topic There are a plethora of sexually transmitted diseases that exist in our society today. Two of the most well-known and highly contractible STIs are Gonorrhea and Chlamydia. These STIs are especially prevalent among people ages15-19. Because this age group encompasses high school students‚ and as nurses and thusly teachers‚ we find it necessary to impart what information we
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Communicable Disease There are many types of communicable disease that impact our society. Gonorrhea is a communicable disease that is transmitted through sexual intercourse. This paper will provide a detailed description of the disease and discuss efforts to control it. I will identify the environmental factors and explain the influence of lifestyles‚ socioeconomic status‚ and disease management of Gonorrhea. In addition we will identify gaps in resources that are not available at the local level
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What is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can infect both men and women. It can cause infections in the genitals‚ rectum‚ and throat. It is a very common infection‚ especially among young people ages 15-24 years. How is gonorrhea spread? You can get gonorrhea by having anal‚ vaginal‚ or oral sex with someone who has gonorrhea. A pregnant woman with gonorrhea can give the infection to her baby during childbirth. How can I avoid getting gonorrhea? You can protect yourself
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