testing has become easy at our private medical office. We offer NY Gonorrhea testing and
treatment. We provide an accurate Gonorrhea test in NY at our Queens office. We are Board
Certified and Experts in STDs.
What is Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a venereal disease, sexually transmitted disease, STD. Gonorrhea is a very
common STD in NY. It is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrheoeae. In 2002, the rate of
reported gonorrheal infections in the U.S. was 125 per 100,000 persons.
Gonorrhea testing is essential for the following reasons. Many cases are asymptomatic.
Undiagnosed cases may lead to infertility. Gonorrhea is easily transmitted.
Transmission of Gonorrhea
Infection with Gonorrhea occurs by direct inoculation; vaginally, orally, penile, and anal.
Male to female transmission is up to 90%.
Female to male transmission is approximately 20 %.
Gonorrhea Symptoms
Many people who have the STD Gonorrhea are not aware of their infection.
When symptoms of Gonorrhea do present, they usually present 2 to 30 days after exposure.
The symptoms are similar to Chlamydia except the discharge is typically more purulent, and
extra-genital manifestations are more likely.
Men often have a penile discharge that is purulent. They can also have dysuria which is a
burning urination. Many also present with itching or burning of the penis, especially itching at
the tip of the penis.
Women may also have vaginal discharge, vaginal itch, dyspareunia (painful intercourse),
dysuria, and lower abdominal pain.
If there has been anal inoculation, symptoms also may occur. Anal pruritis, which is itching of
the anus, painful defecation, and rectal fullness may occur.
In cases of oral inoculation there may be mucopurulent discharge or sore throat.
Gonorrhea testing
Gonorrhea testing has become very simple. A urine sample is often all that is needed. This is
a FDA approved method and often the preferred method. At Advanced Queens Medical Care,
we provide the Gonorrhea test in NY.
Gonorrhea Complications
Although Gonorrhea often has no symptoms, its complications may be devastating. It can lead
to PID, which is pelvic inflammatory disease. This can be fatal or cause infertility. Also it can
cause epididymitis which may cause infertility in men.
Also, disseminated Gonorrhea may occur causing polyarthralgia, tenosynovitis of the elbows,
wrists, and knees. Also, purulent monoarthritis, such as a painful swollen knee joint may occur.
Treatment of Gonorrhea
Often the treatment of uncomplicated cases are quite and simple. Many cases require just
one day of treatment. However, in certain situations it may be advisable to repeat testing after
treatment as there are some resistant strains emerging in certain populations.
It is very important to refrain from sexual relations until treatment is completed. Also, all
partners should be tested and/or treatment as the risk of re-infection is high.
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