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STI Presentation (Gonorrhea)

STI Presentation (Gonorrhea) . By: Brittany, Carrie, and Jasmine. What is Gonorrhea. Easily spread Bacterial infection Often no symptoms Can infect many different things (ex. throat, vagina, penis etc.). How is Gonorrhea Spread. It spreads by unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex.

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STI Presentation (Gonorrhea)

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  1. STI Presentation (Gonorrhea) By: Brittany, Carrie, and Jasmine

  2. What is Gonorrhea • Easily spread • Bacterial infection • Often no symptoms • Can infect many different things (ex. throat, vagina, penis etc.)

  3. How is Gonorrhea Spread • It spreads by unprotected vaginal, oral or anal sex.

  4. Symptoms of Gonorrhea For Men • Greenish yellowish or white discharge for the penis • Burning when peeing • Burning in the throat (due to oral sex) • Painful or swollen testicles • Swollen glands in the throat (due to oral sex) • Is symptoms occur men should be able to see them in 2-14 days after infection

  5. ... For Women • Painful/burning feeling when peeing • Bleeding between periods • Swollen glands in the throat (due to oral sex) • Burning of the throat (due to oral sex) • Low abdominal or pelvic pains • Yellowish or whitish discharge from the vagina

  6. Testing for Gonorrhea • Doctor will use a swab and take a sample of fluid • Sample taken from the urethra (men) and the cervix (women) • Also possibly a throat or an anal test • Urine test • Gram stain (works better for men)

  7. What are the Treatment for Gonorrhea • Antibiotics (don't stop taking them even if there is no symptoms) • Both partners must be treated • Health care provider will help pick best antibiotic for you • Have a follow up test 3 months after treatment

  8. Untreated Gonorrhea Women • PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) 1a. Formation of scar tissue that blocks Fallopian tube 1b. Ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside of womb) 1c. Infertility (inability to get pregnant) 1d. Long-term pelvic or abdominal pain Men Painful condition in the tubes attached to the testicles. In rare cases this might cause a man to be sterile, or prevent him from being able to father a child.

  9. Prevention for Gonorrhea • Abstinence (not having sex) • Condoms • Oral dams • Avoid sexual contact if you have symptoms of an STI or are being treated for an STI • Avoid sexual contact with someone if the have symptoms of an STI or may have been exposed to an STI • Talk with your partner about STI before beginning a sexual relationship

  10. Interesting Facts • Babies can be infected during child birth if their mother is infected (most commonly effects eyes) • Women are more likely to contact the decease then men • Also called the "clap" or the "drip"

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