It
is one of the most common sexually transmitted bacterial infections that may
cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) leading to infertility or ectopic
pregnancy
Definition
Gonorrhea is a sexually
or vertically transmitted infection secondary to Gram-negative diplococcus Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Signs and Symptoms
Most of the infected females are asymptomatic, but may present with:
Increased or altered vaginal discharge - most common
Dysuria
Urethral discharge
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Vulval itching or burning
Dyspareunia
Conjunctivitis
Proctitis
Yếu tố nguy cơ
<25 years old
Unmarried
History of previous or concurrent sexually transmitted infection (STI)
New or >1 sex partner in the last 3 months
Sex partner currently has an STI
Sex partner with concurrent partners
Inconsistent use of condom
Street involvement (youth on the streets, sex workers)
