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Gonorrhea

About- Gonorrhea also called the clap is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by infection with the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It mostly affects the urethra, rectum or throat, cervix (females). But it can also affect other parts of the body including Rectum, Eyes, Throat, and Joints.
 
Symptoms-
Gonorrhea Abdominal pain
Gonorrhea Abnormal vaginal discharge (for women)
Gonorrhea Fever
Gonorrhea Frequent urination
Gonorrhea Painful intercourse (for women)
Gonorrhea Painful urination
Gonorrhea Pelvic pain (for women)
Gonorrhea Pus-like penile discharge (for men)
Gonorrhea Sore throat
Gonorrhea Swollen testicle (for men)
Gonorrhea Testicular pain (for men)
Gonorrhea Urinary urgency
Gonorrhea Vaginal bleeding between periods (for women)
 
Causes-
Gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae which are generally passed from one person to another during sexual contact, including oral, anal, or vaginal intercourse.
 
Risk factors
Gonorrhea A new sex partner
Gonorrhea Gay sex
Gonorrhea History of gonorrhea
Gonorrhea Multiple sex partners
Gonorrhea Other sexually transmitted infections
Gonorrhea Young women with high libido
 
Complications
Gonorrhea Blindness, sores, and infection on the scalp for babies
Gonorrhea Epididymitis
Gonorrhea HIV/AIDS
Gonorrhea Infertility in men
Gonorrhea Infertility in women
Gonorrhea Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
 
Specialists to visit
Gynecologist Gynecologist and Obstetrician
Gynecologist Infectious Disease Doctor
Gynecologist Urologist

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References
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.medicinenet.com

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