Can gonorrhea relapse?

Written by Luo Hong

Dermatology Department

Updated on September 17, 2024

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Gonorrhea (gonococcus) is caused by a bacterial infection. If it is an initial infection of gonococcus, it can be completely cured using sensitive antibiotics in the prescribed treatment course at a standard hospital. However, if the medication is used irregularly or intermittently by oneself, this can easily lead to drug resistance in gonococcus. Therefore, if drug resistance in gonococcus occurs, the effectiveness of the treatment is relatively poor. Hence, it is crucial to receive treatment at a standard hospital through formal medical procedures. Of course, if it is recurrent gonococcal infection, repeated infections may require a longer treatment course.

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Written by Luo Hong

Dermatology Department

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Gonorrhea testing methods

The methods for detecting gonorrhea generally fall into two main categories. One involves testing for the pathogen of gonorrhea. A simple method is the microscopic examination of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which can be seen under a microscope as Gram-negative diplococci. Another method is the cultivation of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, although culturing with medication can occasionally result in false negatives. A more advanced and accurate method is PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), which involves using a urethral swab to detect the DNA of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Currently, this is considered the most sensitive and accurate method available.

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Written by Liu Gang

Dermatology

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What will happen if gonorrhea is not treated?

In general, gonorrhea will not heal on its own if left untreated, and symptoms may gradually worsen. In men, it can cause gonococcal infection of the scrotum, while in women, it may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease or adnexitis and other gynecological diseases. Once diagnosed, it is advisable to seek treatment in the dermatology or urology department of a standard hospital. With proper treatment, the disease can be completely cured. Avoid delays in seeking treatment. During treatment, avoid sexual contact, alcohol consumption, drink plenty of water, exercise regularly, and avoid bathing or swimming in public pools. Undergarments should be sun-dried and sterilized, and avoid sharing bath towels or washbasins for washing clothes with family members.

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Written by Zhang Xiu Rong

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Is vestibular adenitis gonorrhea?

Bartholin's gland inflammation is not gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is a type of sexually transmitted disease, mainly caused by infection with streptococcus. Clinically, it presents with yellow-green vaginal discharge and itching of the vulva. This can generally be diagnosed by taking a secretion sample for testing at a hospital. Treatment for gonorrhea must also be conducted at a hospital after confirming the presence of streptococcus, typically through topical medications and intravenous anti-inflammatory drugs. Bartholin's gland inflammation occurs when the duct of the Bartholin's gland becomes blocked, forming a cyst that leads to inflammation and swelling at the site of the Bartholin's gland, as well as localized pain in the vulva. This condition can severely affect daily activities and walking for some patients. Treatment for Bartholin's gland inflammation generally starts with medication. If chronic inflammation leads to cyst formation, procedures such as fistulotomy or cyst excision may be performed as treatment. These two are not the same condition.

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Written by Zhai Yu Juan

Dermatology Department

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Gonococcal Neisseria is what kind of disease?

Gonorrhea Neisseria is the pathogen that causes gonorrhea. Clinically, gonorrhea is mainly transmitted through sexual contact, close living contact, and from mother to child. The symptoms of gonorrhea vary clinically. In men, gonorrhea typically presents as pus discharge from the urethra in the morning, accompanied by stinging and itching of the urethra. Women generally do not have obvious clinical symptoms, or may only show mild symptoms of cervicitis. After a confirmed diagnosis of gonorrhea, it is important to administer an adequate amount of antibiotics for treatment promptly.

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Written by Zhai Yu Juan

Dermatology Department

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There are several ways to transmit gonorrhea.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the infection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, primarily characterized by acute purulent infections of the urogenital tract. The main transmission route of gonorrhea is through sexual contact, followed by mother-to-child transmission, blood transmission, and close living contact transmission, which can also spread gonorrhea. Since Neisseria gonorrhoeae has very poor viability outside the human body, common disinfectants can deactivate it, and the main transmission mode of gonorrhea is still primarily through the classic route of sexual contact.