Gonorrhea Case Studies

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection. The infection is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea. It is described by a discharge and a burning sensation while urinating. Gonorrhoea is not typically a dangerous infection unless left untreated. In this case, the infection can cause pelvic inflammatory diseases and put the person at a high risk of infertility. (Rathus, Nevid, Fichner-Rathus, & McKay, 2015, p.360)

The bacterium that causes gonorrhea requires a moist, typically warm, environment. It is found, in both genders, growing in the mucous membranes of the urinary tract. It may also be found in the cervix of a woman. However, on the outside of the body, the gonococcus bacterium dies inA around a minute. Similar to any typical STI, gonorrhea is, in most cases, transmitted through sexual intercourse, both vaginal and anal, and also through

The infection leads to the inflammation of the cervix, otherwise known as cervicitis. Similar to the male ghonorrea symptoms, a yellow coloured discharge is secreted which then causes the swelling of the vulva. Though the infection does not always spread to the urethra, it is not uncommon and the woman will experience a burning sensation while urinating. When diagnosed and treated early, gonorrhea is cleared up rather quickly, more than ninety percent of the time. However, the woman is at a high risk of pelvic inflammatory disease if the infection is spread to the uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and other parts of her reproductive organs. Most women become aware of the infection when PID is developed. Common symptoms of PID include cramps, irregular menstrual cycles, fever, nausea, pain during intercourse, and more. Whether these symptoms are present or not, PID may cause scarring of the fallopian tubes resulting in infertility. Antibiotics and sometimes surgery are required for the treatment of PID. (Rathus, Nevid, Fichner-Rathus, & McKay, 2015,