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SEXUAL HEALTH INDEX
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Gonorrhoea
Gonorrhoea is a bacterial infection that is sexually transmitted through penetrative intercourse, oral or anal sex.
The genitlas, anus and throat can be infected.
Symptoms in men:
- Pus-like yellow discharge from the penis/urethra
- Pain/discomfort when urinating
- Irritation around/discharge from the anus
- Yellow discharge from the vagina
- Burning when passing urine
- irritation and/discharge around the anus
- May be no symptoms at all.
Treatment:
Referral to a doctor or primary health care clinic for treatment with antibiotics.
Both partners [and any other of their recent partners] must be treated. .
If left untreated:
- May cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women which may result in infertility
- Discharge may inflame the testicles in men, causing abscesses that may result infertility.
