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Gonorrhea complicating childbirth

Symptoms of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth

The following features are indicative of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth:
  • abdominal pain
  • fever
  • vaginal discharge
  • mild irritation in genital tract
It is possible that Gonorrhea complicating childbirth shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth

The following are the most common causes of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth:
  • Neisseria gonorrhoea bacterial infection

Risk Factors for Gonorrhea complicating childbirth

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth:
  • multiple sex partners
  • inconsistent condom use
  • pregnancy

Prevention of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Gonorrhea complicating childbirth. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • proper screening of upper genital tract
  • proper prenatal testing

Occurrence of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Common between 1 - 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Gonorrhea complicating childbirth most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 15-24 years

Common Gender

Gonorrhea complicating childbirth most commonly occurs in the following gender:
  • Female

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Gonorrhea complicating childbirth:
  • NAAT (Nucleic acid amplification test): To diagnose gonorrhea infections during pregnancy

Complications of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth if untreated

Yes, Gonorrhea complicating childbirth causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Gonorrhea complicating childbirth is left untreated:
  • infertility
  • ectopic pregnancy

Self-care for Gonorrhea complicating childbirth

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth:
  • Consider regular gonorrhea screening: Lowers the risk of infection
  • Abstain from unprotected sex: To avoid re infection with gonorrhea
  • Use condom: Decreases the risk of gonorrhea

Time for Treatment of Gonorrhea complicating childbirth

While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Gonorrhea complicating childbirth to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision:
  • In 1 - 4 weeks

Is Gonorrhea complicating childbirth Infectious?

Yes, Gonorrhea complicating childbirth is known to be infectious. It can spread across people via the following means:
  • unprotected sex with an infected partner

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Gonorrhea complicating childbirth.

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