Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoea. Gonorrhea can be traced back to the earliest records of the human race even if Albert Neisser first described gonococcus in 1879. There is some conflict of opinion regarding its exact origin, but according to the concurrence. The disease has been present since ancient times.

Mode of transmission.

Gonorrhoea can be transmitted by having oral, anal, or vaginal sex. Condom usage or other barrier methods helps prevent the risk of contracting or transmitting the disease. But the best way to stay secure is abstinence. If a pregnant woman is infected with the disease, it can be transmitted from her to her child during birth if it’s not treated which will cause the baby to be blind.

Symptoms of gonorrhoea.

Some people can be infected with the disease and might not have symptoms of gonorrhoea but can spread the disease, there are certain symptoms of gonorrhoea for males and females:

In males:

• Pain or difficulty in urination.
• Sometimes there is a painful swelling of the testicles.
• Drops of pus from the penis.

After weeks or months:

• Painful swelling in one or both knees, ankles or wrists, or many other problems.
• Rash or sores all over the body.

• Infertility (he may become sterile).

In females:

At first, there are no symptoms.

• She may feel little pain while urinating.
• Greenish vaginal discharge.

After weeks or months.

• Pelvic inflammatory disease.
• Pain in the lower belly.
• Menstrual problems.
• Urinary problems.
• Infertility (she may become sterile).

Treatment.

Gonorrhoea is curable if the right antibiotics are prescribed by a medical professional.