by Leonard Konis

Created on: January 19, 2007   Last Updated: April 19, 2007

Gonorrhoea (Gonorrhea or the clap) first discovered in 1879, sexually transmitted bacterial infection (bacterium Neisseria gonoorhoeae), can infect the cervix (The opening of the uterus - womb), urethra (A tube which connects the urinary bladder to the outside of the body. In both male and females pass urine to the outside, and passage of sperm in the reproductive function in males.), rectum, anus and throat. Within these areas, optimum conditions exist (warmth and moisture) for the bacterium to grow and multiple. Also, bacteria can be transmitted if fingers are touching the infected vagina, anus or mouth, and then putting them into their own, without washing hands. The risk of transmission from men to women: Seventy to eighty percent. Symptoms (incubation period) of the infection may be appear up to 30 days after transmission, includes a sore throat. Men are more likely to experience symptoms of gonorrhea than woman. In some cases, no symptoms will be present. The use of a condom (male or female) can prevent (Has a failure rate of five to ten percent) the transmission of gonorrhea, and limit the number of sex partners. No effective vaccine to prevent gonorrhea. Tests are available to detect the presence of gonorrhea and treatment is available to cure the infection. In July 2002, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Atlanta, Georgia), reported gonorrhoea cases highest in women aged 15 - 19 years (676 / 100,000) and men aged 20 - 24 years (538 / 100,000). In 2004, 330,132 cases of gonorrhea were reported to the Centers of Disease Control, and highest rates found in African Americans, and women 15 to 24 years of age.

Symptoms of gonorrhoea include: In women, vaginal discharge will appear to change to a yellow or greenish color and develop a strong smell. During the passage of urine: Feeling of pain and burning sensation. Also, causing irritation and / or discharge from the anus. Ten to twenty percent of women infected with this bacteria, cause infection to spread to the fallopian tubes (There are two Fallopian tubes, one on each side, which transport the eggs from the ovary to the uterus (the womb)). After the first menstrual period, may experience abdominal pain and partial or complete blockage of the fallopian tubes, which can lead to infertility or ectopic pregnancy (Tubal pregnancies - Fertilized egg has implanted outside the uterus. During the development of the fetus, eventually will burst the organ that contains it. Also cause,

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