What is Gonorrhea?

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria Neisseria Gonorrhoeae.

The main routes of transmission of gonorrhea are vaginal, anal, or oral sex, so it can occur in both men and women. Pregnant women can also pass gonorrhea to the baby during delivery.

Symptoms of gonorrhea include pain and burning during urination, abnormal secretions from the penis or vagina, vaginal bleeding, etc.; however, there may also be asymptomatic cases.

Treatment for gonorrhea consists of antibiotics such as Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin.

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Zaira Salvador

B.Sc., M.Sc.

Embryologist

Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI) More information about Zaira Salvador

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