Gonococcal Urethritis

The anterior urethra of either gender, skin and perineum due to proximity of the same type includes a small number of microorganisms. These microorganisms are often coagulase-negative staphylococci, Corynebacterium, and Lactobacillus species.


A gram-negative diplococci urethritis Gonococcal factor of N. Gonorrhea is ". Although the incubation period for many exceptions GU ranged from 3 to 10 days. For example, some strains of the gonococcus in as little as 12 hours of symptoms, while some other strains of this period is up to 3 months.

Gonococcal urethritis "Most of the patients with disease during sexual intercourse. For men, sexual intercourse with an infected partner is the only possibility of getting 17% of gonorrhea is ". Infected partner, the risk increases as the number entered in the relationship. Uncircumcised men may be at highest risk of transmission of gonorrhea. The only way for the transition is not direct contact with vaginal gonococci. Pharynx through oral sex with an infected partner also is increasing evidence that could pass.


Classically, GU "is seen in the urethral discharge and burning during urination. This discharge is usually abundant and only a very small amount or not at all. GU can be seen in 40-60% of asymptomatic patients with known Gonorrheal spouses. Treatment of symptomatic gonorrhea, even though not recover. However, as the remaining carrier potentially also protect.


Gonorrhea, the use of condoms on a regular basis, and intravaginal antibiotic and antiseptic applications postexposure antibiotic use can be prevented.


Laboratory examinations are needed for initiating the correct diagnosis of gonorrhea. Gonococcic infections, such as the urethra to occur in regions with a very wide range of normal bacterial flora, contaminated not samples collect last degree It is important. Examples patient at least 1 hour after the making of urine calcium should be taken alginate bars. Swabs should be planted directly into the cultures. The same example can also be used for gram stain. Gram staining facing the trained lab personnel on a regular basis, 99% and 95% sensitivity and specificity of the diagnosis of gonorrhea in a way.


Pharynx, Anorectal, cervix and the urethra is now recommended for uncomplicated infections gonococcic drug. However, 30% of men with GU "u as well as C. Trachomatis with "because they were infected in the treatment of a tetracycline derivative, suggested the addition of azithromycin or ofloxacin.