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treatment of Gonorrhea :

•  gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is transmitted mainly through sexual contact, and it can infect both males and females,its symptoms can affect the reproductive system, the throat, and it may spread in the body if left untreated to affect the heart and its valves, therefore it must be treated and not neglecting it, to treat it, some antibiotics such as Ceftriaxone 500mg are used as one intramuscular injection, which is the first option, but in the event of an allergy to it or its unavailability, Gentamicin 240mg can be used as one intramuscular injection with 2 grams of Azithromycin orally, while the third option is the least preferred option It is a single dose of Cefixime 800mg orally, and it is worth treating the sexual partner with the same treatment even if he/she does not show symptoms.

How is the diagnosis made?

•  Diagnosis is made by taking a medical history, studying the symptoms that the patient complains of and a clinical examination for him/her, and then running some tests such as examining urine to detect the presence of bacteria, or taking a swab from the affected area and analyzing it in the laboratory

Gonorrhea symptoms:

•  Pain while urinating
•  Discharge from the penis
• Testicular pain
• abdominal pain
• Pelvic pain
• Anal itching
•  Arthritis
• Discharge from the rectum

Our advice:

•  Taking medication under the supervision of a doctor, not neglecting treatment, and not having sexual intercourse during this period