NATIONAL HIV AND STI CONTROL AND PREVENTIVE PRECAUTION

Sexually Transmitted infection

GONORHEA

Also known as

Causative agent

Mode of transmission

- Direct contact (infected)

Diagnostics

- Gram stain cultural of cervix

- Urethral smear

Signs and symptoms

MALE – Burning sensation and pus from urethral infection

FEMALE – Vaginal Discharge

Symptoms of gonorrhea

- Thich white, yellowish or yellow-green pus like discharge

- Gonorrhea can effect the eyes and throat
- Mothers can pass gonorrhea to the baby during birth