Untreated Gonorrhea (Men):
In men Neisseria Gonorrhea can spread up the urethra effecting the prostate, seminal vesicles, Cowper's glands and the epididymis. In most an abscess will form resulting in pain, fever and chills. Eventually this abscess will drain, releasing pus into the urethra or anus. If your epididymis is scarred from this infection, you may become infertility.
Untreated Gonorrhea (Women):
For women Neisseria Gonorrhea causes problems as it infects the Bartholin's glands. If this happens swelling may blocks the vaginal duct, causing a sore to form and the lower part of the vulva may become red on the infected side. If this infection spreads into the uterus its very probable she will contract pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Transmission
Gonorrhea is easily spread, in fact any form of sexual penetration (oral, anal or vaginal) can transmit this disease. You can catch this SDT other ways but they are not as common. You can spread gonorrhea by touching the infected area and then touching something else transferring the excretions. Further you can infect others or other areas of your body with gonorrhea with clothing or towels. If a towel or washcloth is used on an infected area and then soon after used by another, the second person may become infected.
An anal infection can occur for women both from anal intercourse and vaginal intercourse. Fluids from the vagina can drip down to the anus spreading the infection. Latex condoms can help prevent the spread of Neisseria Gonorrhea but once infected you nee to see a doctor.
Treatment
Anti-biotics are effective against gonorrhea and penicillin and tetracycline are used with great success. Some strains of gonorrhea have developed a resistance to these drugs and if that is the case stronger anti-biotics such as Cefixime and Ciprofloxacin will have to be used. Always talk to your doctor to find out what is best for you. |
