Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea

Definition

A common sexually transmitted bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is transmitted through vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse. Infected individuals may be asymptomatic. Symptoms in males include burning sensation during urination, discharge from the penis, and painful swelling of the testes. Symptoms in females include painful urination, vaginal discharge, and vaginal bleeding between periods. If untreated, the infection may lead to pelvic inflammatory disease.

Also known as GC, Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection — per MONDO

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Drugs indicated

Drug Relation Source
Ampicillin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Cefixime may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Cefotaxime may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Cefotetan may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Cefoxitin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Cefpodoxime may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ceftriaxone may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Cefuroxime may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ciprofloxacin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Demeclocycline may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Erythromycin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Gatifloxacin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Moxifloxacin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Ofloxacin may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Penicillin G may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Penicillin V may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Probenecid may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)
Tetracycline may treat MEDRT · Public domain (U.S. Government work)