What type of infection is gonorrhea and how can I get it?
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection, and the bacteria that causes gonorrhea is a bacteria called neisseria gonorrhoeae.
You can get gonorrhea through oral, anal, or vaginal sexual intercourse without using a condom.
You can get gonorrhea through oral, anal, or vaginal sexual intercourse without using a condom.
What type of infection is it (bacterial, viral or caused by an insect)?
Bacterial
What are the signs and symptoms of the STI? (asymptomatic or symptomatic)
- Pain when urinating
- Penis or vagina discharge
- Bleeding in between periods
- Swollen and painful testicles
Can it be cured? If yes, how long does it usually take?
Yes it can be cured and it takes more than a few days.
Can it be treated? If yes, what are the treatment options?
Yes it can be
With prescribed medication - Antibiotics
Which age group get it the most?
Age 20-24
What effects are there on the person infected?
- Infertility - Formation of scar tissue that blocks the fallopian tubes
- Pregnancy outside the womb
Where can someone go to get tested if they think they may have been infected?
They can go to the doctors or a gynecologist
How you’ll be tested:
Urine sample (Boys and girls)
Swabbing of the vagina or cervix for discharge (For girls)
Can the STI impact an unborn baby, how?
Yes, gonorrhea can impact an unborn baby. It can be given to the baby during delivery.
What happens if someone doesn’t get treated?
They could have effects like infertility
Formation of scar tissue that blocks fallopian tubes
Pregnancy outside the womb
Bacterial
What are the signs and symptoms of the STI? (asymptomatic or symptomatic)
- Pain when urinating
- Penis or vagina discharge
- Bleeding in between periods
- Swollen and painful testicles
Can it be cured? If yes, how long does it usually take?
Yes it can be cured and it takes more than a few days.
Can it be treated? If yes, what are the treatment options?
Yes it can be
With prescribed medication - Antibiotics
Which age group get it the most?
Age 20-24
What effects are there on the person infected?
- Infertility - Formation of scar tissue that blocks the fallopian tubes
- Pregnancy outside the womb
Where can someone go to get tested if they think they may have been infected?
They can go to the doctors or a gynecologist
How you’ll be tested:
Urine sample (Boys and girls)
Swabbing of the vagina or cervix for discharge (For girls)
Can the STI impact an unborn baby, how?
Yes, gonorrhea can impact an unborn baby. It can be given to the baby during delivery.
What happens if someone doesn’t get treated?
They could have effects like infertility
Formation of scar tissue that blocks fallopian tubes
Pregnancy outside the womb