Gonorrhea Testing Center - North Dallas, TX

Gonorrhea Facts.

• Gonorrhae, aka Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the clap, the drip, is a sexually transmitted disease (STD)
• In 2006, the rate of reported gonorrheal infections was 120.9 per 100,000 persons.
• There may be no symptoms of gonorrhea.
• Gonorrhea is spread through test with the penis, vagina, mouth, or anus.

What are the statistics of gonorrhea in Dallas?

There were over 6,000 cases of gonorrhea reported in Dallas County in 2007. The ratio between men and women with gonorrhea was about 50-50. This statistic was similar to cases or gonorrhea reported in North Dallas, TX.

Can you get gonorrhea without sexual contact?

Medical research has shown gonorrhea is not transmitted without sexual contact. Gonorrhea of the mouth is not common but can occur. Ejaculation does not have to occur for gonorrhea to be transmitted or acquired. Gonorrhea can also be spread from mother to baby during delivery.

What does gonorrhea look like on a woman?

In women, the symptoms of gonorrhea are often mild, but most women who are infected have no symptoms.

Symptoms include:

• Abnormal vaginal/anal discharge or bleeding
• Bladder or vaginal infection-like symptoms
• Painful or burning sensation when urinating
• Increased vaginal discharge, or vaginal bleeding between periods

What does gonorrhea look like on a man?

If symptoms of gononorrhea do occur, they usually appear between 2 days to 4 weeks after exposure.

Symptoms include:

• White, yellow, or green discharge from the penis
• Burning sensation when urinating
• Painful or swollen testicles
• Rectal discharge, anal itching, soreness, bleeding, or painful bowel movements

How prevalent is gonorrhea of the throat or mouth?

Although not as common as gential gonorrhea, gonorrhea of the throat is possible. You can get gonorrhea by kissing, giving oral or even receiving oral. Gonorrhea of the throat or mouth may exhibit symptoms such as a sore throat.

How long does it take to cure gonorrhea?

Taking prescribed antibiotics will usually clear up gonorrhea symptoms within 2-3 days. However, it is advisable to continue taking the antibiotics to cure gonorrhea. Also, get your partner tested since there is a high re-infection rate of gonorrhea.

Are there home remedies for gonorrhea?

Home remedies treatments of gonorrhea include changes to diet and acupuncture. However, there is no proven home remedy cure for gonorrhea. Gonorrhea has a high re-infection rate; therefore, home remedies for gonorrhea are not advisable.