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Gonorrhoea or gonorrhea, colloquially known as the clap, [7] is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. [8] Infection may involve the genitals, mouth, or rectum. [9] Gonorrhea is spread through sexual contact with an infected person, [1] or from a mother to a child during birth. [1]
Most STIs are treatable and curable; of the most common infections, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis are curable, while HIV/AIDS and genital herpes are not curable. [1] Some vaccinations may decrease the risk of certain infections including hepatitis B and few types of HPV. [2]
Within N. gonorrhoeae, genes exist that confer resistance to every single antibiotic used to cure gonorrhea, but thus far they do not coexist within a single gonococcus. However, because of N. gonorrhoeae ' s high affinity for horizontal gene transfer, antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea is seen as an emerging public health threat. [81]
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Worth noting: Although some publications refer to it as super-gonorrhea, not everyone is a fan of the term. “‘Super’ gonorrhea is not a medical term and doesn’t actually add anything to ...
Dogs with unpigmented skin on the nose may develop this cancer from long-term sun exposure. [165] Perianal gland tumor (also called hepatoid tumor) is a type of tumor found near the anus in dogs that arises from specialized glandular tissue found in the perineum. They are most common in intact (not neutered) male dogs. [165]
Pages in category "Gonorrhea" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Antibiotic resistance in ...
It has been easy to test for the presence of gonorrhea by viewing a Gram stain of the urethral discharge under a microscope: The causative organism is distinctive in appearance; however, this works only with men because other non-pathogenic gram-negative microbes are present as normal flora of the vagina in women. Thus, one of the major causes ...