Is gonorrhea serious?

Written by Zhai Yu Juan
Dermatology Department
Updated on September 18, 2024
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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the infection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Its primary mode of transmission is through sexual contact, though some patients can also be infected through direct contact, mother-to-child transmission, or close living contact. Early symptoms of gonorrhea in males can include acute urethritis, painful urination, and frequent urination, with pus from the urethral opening in the morning. In females, the symptoms of gonorrhea are generally atypical, possibly presenting only as mild vaginitis or cervicitis. After a diagnosis of gonorrhea, comprehensive formal treatment is necessary. Without proper treatment, gonorrhea can recur and become chronic.

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There are several ways to transmit gonorrhea.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the infection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, primarily characterized by acute purulent infections of the urogenital tract. The main transmission route of gonorrhea is through sexual contact, followed by mother-to-child transmission, blood transmission, and close living contact transmission, which can also spread gonorrhea. Since Neisseria gonorrhoeae has very poor viability outside the human body, common disinfectants can deactivate it, and the main transmission mode of gonorrhea is still primarily through the classic route of sexual contact.

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Can gonorrhea cause blood in urine?

Gonorrhea infection can present with symptoms of blood in the urine. Common symptoms of gonorrhea include urethral discharge, a large amount of purulent secretion on the underwear, as well as frequent urination, urgency, and pain during urination. Blood in the urine can also occur, although it is less common. Besides gonorrhea, stones must also be ruled out if blood in the urine is observed. If there is only blood in the urine, the likelihood of it being gonorrhea is relatively small, as gonorrhea usually presents with other accompanying symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, pain during urination, and itching in the urethra.

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Is gonorrhea serious?

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the infection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Its primary mode of transmission is through sexual contact, though some patients can also be infected through direct contact, mother-to-child transmission, or close living contact. Early symptoms of gonorrhea in males can include acute urethritis, painful urination, and frequent urination, with pus from the urethral opening in the morning. In females, the symptoms of gonorrhea are generally atypical, possibly presenting only as mild vaginitis or cervicitis. After a diagnosis of gonorrhea, comprehensive formal treatment is necessary. Without proper treatment, gonorrhea can recur and become chronic.

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Can gonorrhea be detected during the incubation period?

Gonorrhea can be detected during the incubation period, and the probability is relatively high. The incubation period of gonorrhea refers to a period without symptoms before clinical symptoms appear. During the incubation period, it is possible to perform a culture for gonococci by taking cultures from the urogenital tract, where the sensitivity generally exceeds 95%.

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Gonorrhea testing methods

The methods for detecting gonorrhea generally fall into two main categories. One involves testing for the pathogen of gonorrhea. A simple method is the microscopic examination of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which can be seen under a microscope as Gram-negative diplococci. Another method is the cultivation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, although culturing with medication can occasionally result in false negatives. A more advanced and accurate method is PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), which involves using a urethral swab to detect the DNA of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Currently, this is considered the most sensitive and accurate method available.