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Acute gonorrheal urethritis is a type of sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which can infect the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. Gonorrhea can also infect other parts of the body, including the anus, throat, and reproductive organs.
Symptoms of acute gonorrheal urethritis may include:
If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease (in women), epididymitis (in men), and infertility. In addition, gonorrhea can increase the risk of contracting and transmitting HIV.
Treatment for acute gonorrheal urethritis typically involves antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone and azithromycin, which can effectively clear the infection in most cases. Sexual partners should also be tested and treated, even if they do not have symptoms.
Prevention is key in reducing the risk of gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections. This may involve using condoms consistently and correctly during sexual activity, getting tested regularly for STIs, and practicing mutual monogamy with a partner who has been tested and is known to be uninfected.