Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea      Gonorrhea is a curable, bacterial, sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae (a member of the family Neisseriaceae). Bacteria are introduced during sexual contact. These bacteria can infect the genital tract, the mouth, and the rectum. It attacks the urethra in males, the cervix in females, and the throat. The majority of the organisms belonging to this family are non-pathogenic or commensals, however, gonorrhea is always

Gonorrhea, one of the fastest growing STDs with almost 400,000 new cases per year in the U.S., is a common bacterial illness that is transmitted sexually and perinatally (CDC, 2016). The disease primarily affects the mucous membranes of the lower genital tract, but can also reach the rectum, oropharynx, and the conjunctivae (Tan et al., 2008). Mucous membranes, rich in mucous glands, line body passages and cavities, and within men, this includes the urethra, while within women, it includes the vagina

Gonorrhea is a venereal disease involving inflammatory discharge from the urethra or vagina. Gonorrhea is most commonly known as the “clap” or “drip”. It is a very contagious disease that is mostly transferred through sexual contact with a person who is already infected. Gonorrhea is also spread through contact with infected bodily fluid. Infected mothers can pass the venereal disease to their infant during childbirth. Both genders are susceptible to gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Neisseria gonorrhoeae, commonly known as gonorrhea, is a gram-negative bacteria found in the family Neisseriaceae. This proteobacteria does not form spores, cannot move (have no flagellum), are encapsulated in a bacterial capsule, and are non-acid fast. They are diplococci, found in pairs of round kidney-bean shaped bacteria. They are small, smooth and colourless with flattened sides. These obligate aerobes need oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other nutrient supplementation (usually chocolate agar) to

Characteristics of Neisseria Gonorrhea There are many types of pathogens classified as sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia, genital herpes, HIV/AIDS, and gonorrhea. These pathogens are generally spread by sexual contact. The bacterium Neisseria Gonorrhea is a well-known pathogen or STI that can quickly populate and mutate. In order to better understand how this type of bacteria can be spread, we must first understand its general characteristics, pathogenic factors, means of transmission

Gonorrhea is the second most prevalent sexually transmitted disease in the world (Unemo 2011). Throughout time this disease has prevailed against different antibiotic defenses. This evolutionary advantage has allowed gonorrhea to continue its survival and transmission into different hosts. Understanding what causes the disease is important because what causes the symptoms in gonorrhea-infectected hosts can explain why this disease is successful. Taking a look at the evolutionary history in gonorrhea

transmitted from one person to the other during anal, vaginal as well as oral intercourse. More so, infected pregnant women can transmit STIs to infants in utero, during birth, or through breastfeeding. The most common STIs in the U.S. include chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, human papillomavirus, trichomoniasis, and bacterial vaginosis (Buttaro, Trybulski, Bailey, & Sandberg-Cook, 2013). According to the Centers for disease control and prevention, CDC (2015), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection

inflamed, patients develop burning on urination, pain, clear or purulent urethral discharge, and occasionally bleeding. Urethritis is most commonly seen in sexually active men. The most common cause of urethritis is infection due to Chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Urethritis is also commonly caused by Mycoplasma genitalium. These forms of urethritis are sexually transmitted diseases. Penile trauma is another potential but less frequently encountered cause of urethritis. Due to the importance of this

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the obligate human pathogen that causes the sexually transmitted disease (STD) gonorrhea. This Gram-negative diplococci/gonococci does not infect other animals or experimental animals and does not survive freely in the environment. The gonococcal infection occurs in the upper or lower tract, pharynx, ophthalmic area, rectum, and bloodstream. During the 1980’s gonorrhea was also referred to as “the clap” when public awareness was quite minimal. This was one of the venereal

At present, ceftriaxone (intramuscular) is the only reliable first line antimicrobial left for use as monotherapy in most global settings to treat gonorrhoea.10,17 Although recommended antimicrobial treatment for uncomplicated gonorrhoea cases is ceftriaxone 500mg and azithromycin 2g.2,32 Yet, within the last decade gonorrhoea strains resistant to ESCs have been isolated.10,17 This is alarming as there is no reliable alternative antimicrobial to treat gonorrhoea.10,17 It seems that the ESCs reduced