Symptoms Of Gonorrhea In Women

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Gonorrhea

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Possible gonorrhea infection

Could the signs of chlamydia, gonorrhea, or herpes be (in women) white discharge and a small painful sore in the outer vaginal area, and if so, how long after contact would these symptoms appear?...

Response from Ryan M. Kull, C.S.W

Columbia University's Health & Related Services

Symptoms for the sexually transmitted infections usually appear two to four weeks after an exposure, but could take longer to manifest (sometimes months or years). Most people may not even experience symptoms after an exposure. If you think that... Read more »

What is gonorrhea? Is it curable?

If your partner has had Gonorrhea and has been treated, does it re-occur (like herpes), or gone for good after treatment? I don't know that much about the disease. Please help....

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Thank you for your question. Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is primarily spread through vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse and giving oral sex. When symptoms are present, they generally begin 2 to 7 days after infection, but it may... Read more »

whats the cause of gonorrhea

i was infected by gonorrhea. i got it from my gf. where did she got it? im positive that im the only guy in her life. after i found out that i was infected she immediately go to the doc undergo for urinalysis and they found out she has a UTI, could...

Response from Judith A. Aberg, M.D.

Washington University, St. Louis School of Medicine

Gonorrhea is caused by a bacteria named Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Humans are the only known carriers of gonorrhea. Transmission is almost always by sexual contact. Fifty percent of women will become infected after a single exposure to an infected male... Read more »

gonorrhea and hiv (HIV AND GONORRHEA)

Hi Dr RobertFirst of all, i would like to congratulate you and this site for this wonderful work. Second, i'd like to say that i am sorry for my poor english. I am from Brazil and i am not very fluent, but i will try hard.I'm worried...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi Brazil-Guy,Your concerns are largely unwarranted. Gonorrhea can be transmitted via oral sex quite easily and efficiently. HIV, by comparison, cannot. In fact it's quite difficult to transmit HIV via oral sex, particularly via the receptive... Read more »

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Chlamydia/Gonorrhea

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi guys, I have got a question about chlamydia/gonorrhea. About FOUR years ago I had sex with (3) prostitutes. I have already been tested -ive for HIV and syphilis. Do you think there's a chance I've been infected with chlamydia and/or gonorrhea? I... Read more »

Tested Once - ARS related symptoms?

Posted by bbny, 2 Replies

I'm a male. I had a potential exposure a few weeks ago with a woman of unknown status. The condom broke during intercourse and moments later I had put on another because I realized it had broke before we finished. I never ejaculated, even with the... Read more »

Persistent Symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello. I have posted before and would like to ask again about symptoms. I have had for over 1 month now swollen glands on and off, fever daily, headache daily, fatigue, on going sinus infection. I have been to the doctors and have gone through the... Read more »

are these symptoms

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

I kissed a woman and received oral sex without confirming her HIV status. I am concerned that a canker in my mouth (unknown at the time) may have been enough. I am now (2 weeks later) feeling high anxiety and every ailment is setting me off. I... Read more »

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