Tag: Gonorrhea
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Cervicitis – inflammation of the cervix
The cervix is the lowest part of the uterus, through which menstrual blood flows. During childbirth, the cervix dilates, allowing the baby to pass through the birth canal. Like any other tissue in the body, the cervix can also become inflamed for a variety of reasons. Cervicitis is an inflammation of the tissues of the…
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Gonorrhea – what complications can there be
Gonorrhea – what complications can there be if there is no treatment? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infectious disease caused by gram-negative gonococci of the genus Neisseria gonorrhea. Gonococci exhibit affinity for the columnar epithelium of the mucous membranes of the cervical canal, urethra, rectum, and multilayer neuroprotective epithelium of the conjunctiva and pharynx. In…
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Gonorrhea – how is it characterized in men?
How does gonorrhea affect men Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause very serious complications if left untreated but can be cured with the right medication. Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that affects both men and women. The infectious agent, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, targets warm, moist areas of the human body, including: Urethra…
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Gonorrhoea in women
Gonorrhoea in women – symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection of the mucous membranes caused by the gram-negative diplococcus species Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The infection is mainly transmitted sexually, but if left untreated, it can also be transmitted to the fetus during vaginal delivery and cause gonococcal conjunctivitis or systemic infection. N.…