What is simple gonorrhea?
Nov 15, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
Uncomplicated gonorrhea refers to gonorrhea without complications, meaning it only causes infection of the urinary and reproductive systems without leading to complex, persistent, or difficult-to-treat complications. It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a Gram-negative diplococcus, kidney-shaped and arranged in pairs. It does not survive easily outside the human body and can be readily killed by common disinfectants.
Generally, uncomplicated gonorrhea refers to a sexually transmitted infection caused solely by Neisseria gonorrhoeae without other complications. If discomfort or symptoms occur, it is recommended to seek timely medical attention and receive standardized treatment under the guidance of a physician. The specific analysis is as follows:
Uncomplicated gonorrhea refers to gonorrhea without complications—meaning it only causes infections in the urinary and reproductive systems, without developing complex, persistent, or difficult-to-treat complications. It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a Gram-negative diplococcus that appears kidney-shaped and arranged in pairs. This bacterium does not survive easily outside the human body and can be readily killed by common disinfectants. It is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, but can also spread indirectly via contact with items contaminated with the bacteria, such as clothing or towels.
In male patients with uncomplicated gonorrhea, the main manifestation is acute urethritis, with symptoms including burning sensation, itching, redness, and swelling at the urethral opening, difficulty urinating, as well as frequent, urgent, and painful urination. During physical examination, purulent discharge from the urethra may be observed. In female patients, uncomplicated gonorrhea mainly presents as cervicitis and urethritis; symptoms may be mild or even absent. In severe cases, it can lead to salpingitis and pelvic inflammatory disease, potentially resulting in serious consequences such as infertility or ectopic pregnancy. Treatment is typically guided by a physician using antibiotics such as cefixime dispersible tablets, gatifloxacin tablets, or azithromycin dispersible tablets, which effectively eliminate Neisseria gonorrhoeae and relieve symptoms.
By maintaining good personal hygiene, avoiding unsafe sexual practices, and seeking prompt treatment when necessary, the occurrence and progression of uncomplicated gonorrhea can be effectively prevented and controlled.
