Gonorrhea

Gonorrhoea Introduction/Definition Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease (STD), which occurs only in humans and is caused by infection with the so-called gonococci (Neisseria gonorrhea). These Gram-negative, oxygen-dependent (aerobic) bacteria can infect the mucous membranes of the reproductive organs, urinary tract, intestine, throat and conjunctiva of the eyes after transmission. The reasons for … Gonorrhea

Therapy | Gonorrhea

Therapy Antibiotic therapy is required to treat gonorrhea. These are designed to kill the bacteria causing the disease. Nowadays a so-called cephalosporin antibiotic of the 3rd generation is usually used, since many resistances have already developed against older antibiotics. During treatment and until healing, sexual intercourse should be avoided. In addition, the simultaneous treatment of … Therapy | Gonorrhea