Gonorrhоeaе - cultural

General information:

The research includes a cultural study of special food environments and conditions for the identification of the causative agent.
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection affecting a large part of the world's population. The causative agent is Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Infection occurs primarily through sexual contact, but others such as oral, rectal and contact mechanisms are not excluded. The incubation period for gonorrhea is 2 to 14 days, with most symptoms appearing between 4 and 6 days after infection. In most women, the disease is asymptomatic, in others the most common complaints are vaginal discharge, low pain in the abdominal area, painful intercourse and urination. In men, the disease is mostly symptomatic, with burning pain during urination and purulent discharge from the penis. Although rare, gonorrhea can lead to skin damage and joint infection, endocarditis and meningitis in immunocompromised people. Eye infection (ophthalmia neonatorum) is observed in newborns of mothers suffering from gonorrhea.
If gonorrhea is suspected, both partners should be examined and treated. Risks if left untreated are inflammation of the testicles (epididymitis), prostate (prostatitis) and ureter. In women, gonorrhea causes pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). In both sexes the disease is a cause of sterility.
Condoms do not provide a full guarantee for sexual contact with a patient. Immunity is not acquired.

Sample required:

From a specialist, if gonorrhea is suspected, with a sterile dry tampon (up to 6 hours). For men, it is recommended in the morning, before urination and without a local toilet. When picked up in a transport environment, the material can be delivered in 24-48 hours.

Key words:

Neisseria gonorrhoeae, cultural