gonorrhoea
Sexually transmitted infection
Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria, affecting the genitals, rectum, or throat.
It produces discharge and painful urination, though symptoms may be absent.
The spelling gonorrhea is standard in American English.
He was treated for gonorrhoea at the clinic.
Sexually transmitted infection
- STDNorm, briefly
- clapStrike palms together
- urethritisInflamed urinary tube
- proctitisRectal mucosa inflammation
pharyngitis · conjunctivitis · discharge · burning · dysuria · purulent · inflammation · symptoms
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- doxycyclineTetracycline-class antimicrobial medication
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
multidrug-resistant · intramuscular · injection · prescription · regimen · cure · follow-up · retreatment
Outpatient treatment facility
- urologyUrinary tract medicine
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- reportingConveying documented information
epidemiology · prevalence · incidence · outbreak · CDC · WHO · guidelines
Between parent and offspring
- infectiousAble to spread disease
- communicableCapable of being spread
- carrierOne that transports
- exposureState of being unprotected
Contraceptive barrier device
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- testingExamining to evaluate
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
- monogamyOne partner at a time
STI
Sexually transmitted infection
- STDNorm, briefly
- clapStrike palms together
- urethritisInflamed urinary tube
proctitis · pharyngitis · conjunctivitis · discharge · burning · dysuria · purulent · inflammation · symptoms · asymptomatic
antibiotics
Bacteria-destroying medicines
- azithromycinMacrolide antibacterial medication
- penicillinFungus-derived infection fighter
- doxycyclineTetracycline-class antimicrobial medication
resistance · multidrug-resistant · intramuscular · injection · prescription · regimen · cure · follow-up · retreatment
clinic
Outpatient treatment facility
- urologyUrinary tract medicine
- gynecologyFemale reproductive medicine
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
reporting · epidemiology · prevalence · incidence · outbreak · CDC · WHO · guidelines
mother-to-child
Between parent and offspring
- infectiousAble to spread disease
- communicableCapable of being spread
- carrierOne that transports
condoms
Contraceptive barrier device
- screeningEvaluative selection process
- testingExamining to evaluate
- abstinenceVoluntary forgoing of indulgences
monogamy · prophylaxis · education · awareness · disclosure
bacterium
Single-celled prokaryotic life
- intracellularWithin cell membranes
- pathogenDisease-causing microorganism
- cultureCollective social practices
gonorrhoeahealth
Condition of body, mind
wellness · sexual health · clean bill of health · uninfected · disease-free
gonorrhoeaantibiotic
Bacteria-killing medication
cure · penicillin · immunity · prophylaxis