Question

discuss Infection caused by a specific bacteria (gonococcus) Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Answer 1

Gonorrhoea is a Sexually Transmitted Infection(STI)caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae that,if untreated may cause infertility.It can infect both men and women and typically affects one or more of the following

*urethra. *throat. *rectum. *cervix

Regular screening can help detect instances when an infection is present despite having no symptoms.Overtime ,the bacteria that causes gonorrhoea can spread to the blood stream and other parts of the body .This can lead to a serious medical condition known as Systemic gonococcal infection or Disseminated Gonococcal Infection(DGI).This infection is treatable by a medical professional .It requires a medical diagnosis.

How it spreads:

*Spreads by sexual contact.

*By having unprotected vaginal ,anal or oral sex

*People who have unprotected sex.

*People with multiple sex partners

*From mother to baby by pregnancy ,labour ,or nursing.

Symptoms:

*painful urination

*Abnormal thick discharge from the genital area

*Men may experience testicular pain and women may experience pain in the lower stomach.

*spotting between menstrual periods

*painful bowel movements

*Anal itching

In some case gonorrhoea has no symptoms .