Question 1

can you die from neisseria gonorrhea infection?

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Std and death: In 2012 that would be surprising....Testing is wide spread and antibiotics are cheap....

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: neisseria gonorrhea infection?

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Infection: Infection by neiserria gonorrhea, also known as gonococcus, is an std with symptoms that range from the classic urethritis with discharge to pelvic inflammatory disease (in women) to disseminated gonococcal infection, causing nontraumatic arthritis and rash.  Treatment is usually with a third generation cephalosporin like ceftriaxone.

Question 3

how long does neisseria gonorrhea live outside the body? from the information that is available i can find no published papers to say what the lifespan of neissria gonorrhea can survive. the information says it can't survive for long. how long? the discha

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Neisseria : Neisseria gonorrhea do not live outside of the body.   They are transmitted cell-to-cell.  They are an intracellular organism.  When they come in contact with a new cell, they attach to the cell membrane and are transmitted.  Therefore, you can't get gonorrhea by touching a toilet or tabletop for example.

Question 4

my baby had pus that covered her eyes and the general practitioner said it's neisseria gonorrhea that she might've contracted from me during the c-section but i was never diagnosed with gonorrhea or tested for it. should i get myself tested?

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Test and treat: Gonorrhea of the eyes (ophthalmia neonatorum, gonococcal conjunctivitis) is unusual after C-section, mainly from vaginal delivery. Make sure baby tested positive for gonorrhea; other eye infections can appear identical. If gonorrhea confirmed or uncertain, for sure you need to be tested and treated for gonorrhea, even if your own test is negative. Your sex partner(s) also need treatment.

Question 5

i have been taking cefixime for 5 days  and my gonorrhea infection is clearing up how long should i continue taking this pill before i stop?

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Family practice : Take it as directed til gone. If you don't the bacteria may develope resistance.

Question 6

can dgi occur after 3 years of untreated gonorrhea infection?

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Very unlikely: DGI is uncommon these days, with only a handful of cases each year in the US. It usually occurs within a few weeks of catching gonorrhea. And almost all gonorrhea is cleared by the immune system within a few months, without antibiotic treatment. It is very rare for anyone to have gonorrhea for 3 years.

Question 7

could you please tell me what the chances are for getting a rectal gonorrhea infection from oro-anal practice by someone with pharyngeal gonorrhea?

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Very high: It is called a sexually transmitted disease for a reason. Get tested.

Question 8

can a gonorrhea infection during pregnancy harm the unborn child?

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Depends: Recognition & treatment of gonorrhea during pregnancy does not necessarily harm the fetus. The infection can remain localized to external glandular structures and the exterior cervix without invading the fetus. Other std's like syphillis have a variable effect. If untreated, the baby may acquire gc and lose vision from a tremendous eye infection. If concerned get tested & treated.

Question 9

5 weeks pregnant months after gonorrhea treatment that turned into pid. test negative now. could the past gonorrhea infection make me miscarry?

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GC: A prior infection would pose problems with conception, especially with pid. Since treatment you tested negative. Gonorrhea can effect the fetus, but, since you tested negative after treatment the pregnancy should be fine.

Question 10

how can you catch clap if you and your partner swear blind no one has cheated?? can it be passed from passing water infection back and forth?

Accepted Answer

Only by sex: Gonorrhea (clap) is only transmitted sexually. One of you caught it from another partner. But gonorrhea can be carried for a few months, especially by women and rarely men, so if your relationship is fairly new, it doesn&#x27;t necessarily mean he cheated. A urinary tract (water) infection can cause similar symptoms, so maybe UTI was confused with gonorrhea. Most important, you both need treatment.

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How long does neisseria gonorrhea live outside the body? from the information that is available i can find no published papers to say what the lifespan of neissria gonorrhea can survive. the information says it can't survive for long. how long? the discha

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My baby had pus that covered her eyes and the general practitioner said it's neisseria gonorrhea that she might've contracted from me during the c-section but i was never diagnosed with gonorrhea or tested for it. should i get myself tested?

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I have been taking cefixime for 5 days and my gonorrhea infection is clearing up how long should i continue taking this pill before i stop?

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Can dgi occur after 3 years of untreated gonorrhea infection?

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Could you please tell me what the chances are for getting a rectal gonorrhea infection from oro-anal practice by someone with pharyngeal gonorrhea?

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Can a gonorrhea infection during pregnancy harm the unborn child?

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5 weeks pregnant months after gonorrhea treatment that turned into pid. test negative now. could the past gonorrhea infection make me miscarry?

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How can you catch clap if you and your partner swear blind no one has cheated?? can it be passed from passing water infection back and forth?

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