21. ADAP Drugs: Ofloxacin An antiinfective drug used for the treatment of lower respiratory infections, skin infection, and urinary tract infections including prostatitis, gonorrhea, cervicitis and urethritis.(Floxin) http://www.atdn.org/access/drugs/oflo.html

ofloxacin (Floxin) Drug description Ofloxacin is an anti-infective drug used for the treatment of lower respiratory infections, skin infection, and urinary tract infections including prostatitis, gonorrhea, cervicitis and urethritis. Ofloxacin has broad activity against bacterial infections and is used in combination with other drugs to treat tuberculosis. Side effects Common side effects include restlessness, nausea, diarrhea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Less common are unpleasant taste, decreased appetite, dry mouth, rash, tremors, confusion, sleep disorders, nervousness, drowsiness, hallucinations, dizziness, and photophobia, which is a strong reaction to bright light. Seizures can be fatal if not treated promptly. Dosage Administration with antacids, iron salts, sucralfate, or zinc salts decreases absorption. Ofloxacin is given in pill form, 200-400 mg every 12 hours on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals with a full glass of water. Do not take with food. How long it may take to work Symptoms should improve within a few days. Length of time for complete resolution depends on the type and site of infection.

22. EMedicine - Gonorrhea : Article By Amy J Behrman, MD Background gonorrhea is a purulent inflammation of the mucous membrane surfaces caused by a The pathophysiology of N gonorrhea and the relative virulence of different subtypes http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic220.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Infectious Diseases Gonorrhea Last Updated: May 18, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, sexually transmitted disease, STD, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, PID, salpingitis, endometritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, abdominal peritonitis, perihepatitis, Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome, epididymitis, epididymo-orchitis, conjunctivitis, disseminated gonococcal infection, DGI AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Amy J Behrman, MD , Director of Occupational Medicine, Associate Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Amy J Behrman, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine American Public Health Association Phi Beta Kappa , and Sigma Xi Editor(s): Edward A Michelson, MD

23. EMedicine - Gonorrhea : Article By Amy J Behrman, MD gonorrhea gonorrhea is a purulent inflammation of the mucous membrane surfacescaused by a sexually transmitted microorganism, Neisseria gonorrhoeae. http://www.emedicine.com/EMERG/topic220.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Emergency Medicine Infectious Diseases Gonorrhea Last Updated: May 18, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection, sexually transmitted disease, STD, cervicitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, PID, salpingitis, endometritis, tubo-ovarian abscess, abdominal peritonitis, perihepatitis, Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome, epididymitis, epididymo-orchitis, conjunctivitis, disseminated gonococcal infection, DGI AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 10 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Amy J Behrman, MD , Director of Occupational Medicine, Associate Professor, Departments of Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Amy J Behrman, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine American Public Health Association Phi Beta Kappa , and Sigma Xi Editor(s): Edward A Michelson, MD

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25. Gonorrhea Advanced Search Tips. Home Infections (STI/HIV) gonorrhea. gonorrhea. What is gonorrhea? How does someone get gonorrhea? What are the risk factors for gonorrhea? How can you protect yourself from getting gonorrhea? What is gonorrhea? gonorrhea is an infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. gonorrhea can lead to http://www.engenderhealth.com/wh/inf/dgon.html

Advanced Search Tips Home Infections (STI/HIV) Gonorrhea Gonorrhea What is gonorrhea? How does someone get gonorrhea? What are the risk factors for gonorrhea? How can you protect yourself from getting gonorrhea? ... Is there a treatment or cure for gonorrhea? What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is an infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae . Gonorrhea can lead to infection of the urethra, cervix, rectum, and throat. However, many people do not know they have gonorrhea, because although they are infected, they do not have any symptoms. Back to top How does someone get gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is transmitted through sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or oral sex) with an infected person. Back to top What are the risk factors for gonorrhea? The primary risk factors for gonorrhea include: Engaging in unsafe sex Having sex with more than one partner Being in a sexual relationship with someone who has multiple sex partners Back to top How can you protect yourself from getting gonorrhea? The chance of becoming infected with gonorrhea can be reduced by avoiding risky sexual behaviors. To reduce your risk Use latex or polyurethane condoms during sex Limit your number of sex partners If you have recently been treated or are being treated for gonorrhea, you must make sure your sex partner(s) also receives treatment in order to prevent getting infected again. Sex partners should receive treatment even if they do not have any symptoms.

26. Gonorrhea What Is It? gonorrhea (pronounced gahnuh-ree-uh) is a sexually transmitteddisease (STD) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/std_gonorrhea.html

KidsHealth Teens Sexual Health What Is It? Gonorrhea (pronounced: gah-nuh- ree -uh) is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae . The bacteria can be passed from one person to another through vaginal, oral, or anal sex, even when the person who is infected has no symptoms. They can also be passed from a mother to her baby during birth. You cannot catch gonorrhea from a towel, a doorknob, or a toilet seat. How Does a Girl Know She Has It? A girl who has gonorrhea may have no symptoms at all or her symptoms may be so mild that she doesn't notice them until they become more severe. In some cases, girls will feel a burning sensation when they urinate, or they will have a yellow-green vaginal discharge . Girls may also experience vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods If the infection becomes more widespread and moves into the uterus or fallopian tubes, it may cause abdominal pain, fever, and pain during sexual intercourse, as well as the symptoms above. (This widespread infection is called pelvic inflammatory disease or PID.)

27. Gonococcal Infections Gonococcal infections are considered sexually transmitted diseases (STDs),though not every case of gonorrhea is transmitted by sex. http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/gonococcal.html

KidsHealth Parents Infections Signs and Symptoms: Gonococcal infections are considered sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), though not every case of gonorrhea is transmitted by sex. The signs and symptoms associated with a gonoccocal infection generally involve the reproductive organs (sex organs or genitals). To a great degree, the signs of gonococcal (GC) infections depend on how the infection was transmitted. One vitally important thing to remember: many times a gonococcal infection does not show any signs, especially in females. When there are symptoms, two of the most common ones are painful urination (more common in men) and a cloudy discharge from the penis or vagina. This discharge may be thick and may have a greenish-yellow color. Many males who have gonorrhea have few or no symptoms. Again, it is quite possible to have a gonococcal infection and have no pain or discharge. In women, gonococcal infections may cause no symptoms at all. There may be pain or burning on urination. Less commonly, there may be lower abdominal pain, painful intercourse, and abnormal bleeding from the vagina. In either sex, when a gonococcal infection affects the rectum, there can be rectal pain, especially during a bowel movement. When a gonococcal infection affects the throat, the throat may be sore.

28. MayoClinic.com - Page Not Found Signs and symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases. Diseases covered include AIDS, chlamydia infection, genital warts (HPV), gonorrhea, hepatitis B and syphilis. http://www.mayoclinic.com/home?id=HQ01378

29. Gonorrhea gonorrhea. In Illinois, the incidence of gonorrhea has declined significantlysince 1975, when 64,560 cases were reported. What is gonorrhea? http://www.idph.state.il.us/public/hb/hbgon.htm

GONORRHEA In Illinois, the incidence of gonorrhea has declined significantly since 1975, when 64,560 cases were reported. Yet, more than 23,000 cases of the disease were reported in the state in 1999. It is estimated that another nearly 20,000 cases, mostly among teenagers and young adults, go unreported each year. The approximate annual cost of gonorrhea and its complications in Illinois is over $3 million. What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonococcus), that grows and multiplies in moist, warm areas of the body such as the cervix, urethra, throat or rectum. In women, the cervix is the most common site of infection. However, the disease can spread to the uterus and fallopian tubes, resulting in pelvic inflammatory disease. This, in turn, can cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy. How is gonorrhea spread? Gonorrhea is most commonly spread during genital contact, but it can also be passed from the genitals of one partner to the throat of the other during oral sex. Gonorrhea of the rectum can occur in people who practice anal intercourse and may also occur in women due to the spread of the infection from the vaginal area. Gonorrhea can be passed from an infected woman to her newborn infant during delivery. When the infection occurs in children, it is most commonly due to child abuse.

30. CNN.com - Gonorrhea And Antibiotic Resistance - September 26, 2000 CNN http://www.cnn.com/2000/HEALTH/mayo/09/26/gonorrhea/index.html

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31. Reportable Infectious Diseases And Conditions idph online home, Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547 http://www.idph.state.il.us/health/infect/reportdis/gonorrhea.htm

Gonorrhea Gonorrhea Fact Sheet Gonorrhea Information - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-4977 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments

32. [Clinical Preventive Services] Screening For Gonorrhea -- Including Ocular Proph Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition Infectious Diseases Screeningfor gonorrhea Including Ocular Prophylaxis in Newborns. RECOMMENDATION. http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/texts/gcps/gcps0037.html

Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Second Edition Infectious Diseases Screening for Gonorrhea Including Ocular Prophylaxis in Newborns RECOMMENDATION Routine screening for Neisseria gonorrhoeae is recommended for asymptomatic women at high risk of infection (see Clinical Intervention). All high-risk women should be screened during pregnancy. There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against screening all pregnant women or screening asymptomatic men. Recommendations to screen selected high-risk young men may be made on other grounds (see Clinical Intervention). Routine screening is not recommended for the general adult population. Ocular antibiotic prophylaxis of all newborn infants is recommended to prevent gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum. Burden of Suffering Up to 80% of women infected with gonorrhea are asymptomatic,12 and asymptomatic men and women comprise an important reservoir for new infection. Nearly half of all male partners of infected women, and over three quarters of female partners of infected men, are infected.13,14 While the majority of infected men eventually develop symptoms, initial asymptomatic periods may last up to 45 days.15 The prevalence of asymptomatic gonorrhea in high-risk communities is generally higher in women (4-5%)16,17 than in men (1.5-2.5%).15,18,19 Asymptomatic gonorrhea was uncommon, however, among women at a university health clinic (0.4%),17 private practice patients in Montreal (0.4%),20 and non- Medicaid patients in Boston (

33. Sexually Transmitted Infections GENITAL WARTS. (See Human Papilloma Virus). gonorrhea (goneo-RHEE-a). gonorrheais a bacterium that can cause sterility, arthritis, and heart problems. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/sti/stis3.html

COMMON SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS CYTOMEGALOVIRUS (CMV) (sigh-tow-MEG-a-low-VI-rus) Common symptoms There are usually no symptoms with the first infection. But reinfection with CMV, or infection with other sexually transmitted organisms such as HIV and hepatitis B, may reactivate the virus and cause illness. Symptoms include irritations of the digestive tract, nausea, diarrhea loss of vision How CMV is spread In saliva, semen, blood, cervical and vaginal secretions, urine, and breast milk by close personal contact vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse blood transfusion and sharing IV drug equipment pregnancy, childbirth, and breast feeding Between 40 and 80 percent of Americans get CMV through contact with other children's saliva by the time they reach puberty. Adults, however, usually become reinfected through sexual activity. Women who want to become pregnant and who may have the virus should consider testing for CMV. Diagnosis: blood test Treatment: There is no cure. Symptoms may be managed with a variety of intravenous drugs, including foscarnet and ganciclovir. Treatment is not successful during pregnancy. Protection: Condoms may reduce the risk of infection with CMV during vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse, but kissing and other intimate touching can spread the virus.

34. Common Sexually Transmitted Infections gonorrhea (goneo-RHEE-a). gonorrhea is a bacterium that can cause sterility, arthritis,and heart problems. Often people with gonorrhea also have chlamydia. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/STI/stifacts.htm

Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Chancroid Chlamydia Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Genital Warts ... Urinary Tract Infections Chancroid (SHANG-kroid) Chancroid is an especially dangerous sexually transmitted bacterium because the sores it causes increase the chances of getting HIV. Once very common, reported cases of chancroid have fallen to fewer than 1,500 per year in the U.S. This may be due to increased condom use among American men. Common symptoms: First, a small boil or ulcer appears, usually on the genitals. But it doesn't heal like a common pimple. Later, the ulcer becomes an open sore. There may be pus and pain. Many people also develop swollen lymph glands in the groin that are called buboes. Women may have no sores, but they may have painful urination or bowel movements, painful intercourse, rectal bleeding, or vaginal discharge. Untreated chancroid can infect and swell the glands located in the groin. These swollen sores are called buboes. Men are more commonly infected than women. Symptoms usually appear within a week of infection. How chancroid is spread: Vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse.

35. GONORRHEA - What You Need To Know About STI - Sexually Transmitted Infections Population and Public Health Branch. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT STI SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS. gonorrhea. How gonorrhea is treated. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/pphb-dgspsp/publicat/std-mts/sti_h.html

Sex is a normal and healthy part of our lives How to know if you have an infection What are my chances of catching an STI? No STI for me! ... Where to go for help GONORRHEA You may have heard of this STI by other names such as "the clap" or "a dose." Gonorrhea is a common STI which, if not treated early, can cause serious health problems, especially for women. Gonorrhea in women left untreated could lead to a painful, long-term condition called PID (pelvic inflammatory disease) and infertility (the inability to have children). A pregnant woman can pass gonorrhea to her baby during birth, and cause a serious eye infection or blindness. You can get gonorrhea from oral, vaginal and anal sex. The symptoms and signs If you catch gonorrhea from having sex with an infected partner, you might not notice any symptoms. If you do, they will appear three to five days after sex. Even if you don't have symptoms, you can have gonorrhea and you can pass it on to others. What to look for Females: new or different discharge from the vagina a burning feeling when urinating pain in the lower abdomen fever and chills pain during sex vaginal bleeding between periods vaginal bleeding after intercourse possible rectal pain rectal discharge Males: discharge from the penis, may be thick and yellow-green in colour

36. Workshop On Chlamydia And Gonorrhea Workshop on Chlamydia and gonorrhea. General objective 1 The workshop willgive the students a chance to learn more about chlamydia and gonorrhea. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/srh/resources/gonorrhea.html

Workshop on Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Goal This workshop will enable students to further their knowledge and develop their understanding in matters related to sexual health. Especially in regard to the sexually transmitted infections (STIs)/sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)*, chlamydia and gonorrhea. Summary By encouraging student participation in the proposed activities this workshop will allow them to become more knowledgeable about chlamydia and gonorrhea. The students will become familiar with the asymptomatic character of these infections and their long-term consequences (mainly among women). They will also come to understand the importance of preventive measures, they will be able to evaluate the degree of risk of several sexual behaviours and appreciate the importance of consulting a health professional. Themes Symptoms of chlamydia and gonorrhea; their transmission routes, treatments, asymptomatic characters and consequences; unsafe behaviour; preventive measures; resources. Suggested activities Presentations, discussions, a case history, role-playing, work in groups.

37. Gonorrhea Fact Sheet gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae). What is gonorrhea? gonorrhea is a sexually transmitteddisease (STD) caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. http://dhfs.wisconsin.gov/healthtips/BCD/Gonorrhea.htm

Topics A-Z Reference Center Search Disease Fact Sheet Series: Gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae) What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It is the second most commonly reported STD in the state. Who gets gonorrhea? Anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea, but those at greater risk include: Sexually active adolescents Persons diagnosed with any STD Persons with a sex partner diagnosed with any STD Persons with more than one sex partner Persons with a new sex partner How is gonorrhea spread? Gonorrhea is usually spread by genital sexual contact, but the bacteria that causes gonorrhea can also infect the throat and rectum. Babies can get gonorrhea during birth if the mother has this infection. What are the signs and symptoms of gonorrhea? One third of men and two-thirds of women infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae never get any symptoms at all. If symptoms do occur in men they may include penile discharge, usually with painful and frequent urination. When symptoms are present in women they may include increased vaginal discharge, painful urination, lower back pain, and spotting between menstrual periods. These symptoms may occur alone or in combination and may range from barely noticeable to severe. How soon do symptoms appear?

38. Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea On Rise (washingtonpost.com) DrugResistant gonorrhea on Rise CDC Suggests Change in Treatmentfor Gay, Bisexual Men By Rob Stein Washington Post Staff Writer http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A54529-2004Apr29.html

thisNode = 'print/nationpolitics'; commercialNode =''; var SA_Message="SACategory=" + thisNode; PRINT EDITION Subscribe to NEWS OPINION ... REAL ESTATE SEARCH: Top 20 E-mailed Articles washingtonpost.com Print Edition Nation and Politics Drug-Resistant Gonorrhea on Rise CDC Suggests Change in Treatment for Gay, Bisexual Men By Rob Stein Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, April 30, 2004; Page A08 The number of gay and bisexual men who are getting infected with gonorrhea that cannot be cured by the most commonly used antibiotics is increasing rapidly, federal health officials said yesterday. Antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea more than doubled between 2002 and 2003, primarily because of a jump from a rate of 1.8 percent to 4.9 percent among gay and bisexual men, according to preliminary data collected at sexually transmitted disease clinics in 23 cities, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported. Massachusetts and New York City have reported similar findings. As a result, the federal health agency recommended that doctors stop using antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, which had been the first line of defense against gonorrhea, and switch to other more costly, less convenient drugs when treating gay and bisexual men with gonorrhea. Most alternative drugs must be given by injection; the standard antibiotics are in pill form. The increase in gonorrhea is alarming, officials said, because it provides more evidence that gay men in the United States may be relaxing the safe sex practices that have slowed the spread of the AIDS virus and other sexually transmitted diseases. Syphilis has also been increasing among gay and bisexual men, along with indications that the number being infected with HIV may also be rising.

39. Gonorrhea Fact Sheet gonorrhea Fact Sheet. PDF Version of this Fact Sheet. gonorrhea isa sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium. http://edcp.org/html/gcfacts.html

EDCP Mission/Vision General Information on Bioterrorism Bioterrorism Information for Health Care Providers Fact Sheets ... ImmuNet Gonorrhea Fact Sheet PDF Version of this Fact Sheet Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the bacterium that causes gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is spread by sexual contact and from mother to baby during delivery Gonorrhea is found in infected body fluids from the penis, vagina, mouth or rectum, and spread by direct sexual contact. A baby's eyes can get infected if his or her mother has a cervical infection at the time of birth. Signs and symptoms to look for: Discharge from the penis, vagina, or rectum Sore throat, possibly with difficulty swallowing For women, cramps or pain in the lower abdomen Pain in the testicles in men Pain when urinating Symptoms can start from 2 to 7 days after infection. Many people can have gonorrhea and spread it without having any symptoms at all. Gonorrhea may get into the blood and may rarely settle in other parts of the body causing infection of the joints, skin, heart, and brain. In women, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) may occur, causing chronic pain and making it very difficult to have children.

40. Gonorrhea gonorrhea. What is gonorrhea? gonorrhea is an infection caused by thebacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. gonorrhea can lead to infection http://www.engenderhealth.org/wh/inf/dgon.html

Advanced Search Tips Home Gonorrhea Gonorrhea What is gonorrhea? How does someone get gonorrhea? What are the risk factors for gonorrhea? How can you protect yourself from getting gonorrhea? ... Is there a treatment or cure for gonorrhea? What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is an infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae . Gonorrhea can lead to infection of the urethra, cervix, rectum, and throat. However, many people do not know they have gonorrhea, because although they are infected, they do not have any symptoms. Back to top How does someone get gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is transmitted through sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or oral sex) with an infected person. Back to top What are the risk factors for gonorrhea? The primary risk factors for gonorrhea include: Engaging in unsafe sex Having sex with more than one partner Being in a sexual relationship with someone who has multiple sex partners Back to top How can you protect yourself from getting gonorrhea? The chance of becoming infected with gonorrhea can be reduced by avoiding risky sexual behaviors. To reduce your risk Use latex or polyurethane condoms during sex Limit your number of sex partners If you have recently been treated or are being treated for gonorrhea, you must make sure your sex partner(s) also receives treatment in order to prevent getting infected again. Sex partners should receive treatment even if they do not have any symptoms.

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