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Gonorrhea
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What Is
It?
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This is a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria
gonorrhea.
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What Is
the Mode of Transmission?
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Sexual intercourse(vaginal, anus or oral)
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What Are
Some Symptoms?
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In men: burning sensation during urination,
discharge, fever, painful sex. In women: pain
in pelvic area, unusual vaginal bleeding, bleeding
after sex.
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What Type
of Treatment Is Available?
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Antibiotics, such as penicillin.
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What Happens
If Untreated?
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For women, if infection reaches the fallopian
tubes, 40% risk of scarring, tubal obstruction
and loss of ability to have children.
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Source: The
Quest for Excellence: From AIDS and Alcohol to Self-Esteem
and Healthy Sexuality. Hatcher, R.A., et al.,
Tiger, Georgia; Bridging the Gap Foundation, 1998.
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Chlamydia
 Gonorrhea
Herpes
HIV
HPV
Syphilis
Hepatitis
B
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