Gonorrhea Articles A-Z
A gonorrhea test can be conducted through a swab sample or urine test; the third test is a Gram stain. In this eMedTV article, each gonorrhea test is explained in detail.
This eMedTV page describes how gonorrhea transmission occurs and factors that increase the risk. For example, gonorrhea transmission can occur from mother to baby during a vaginal delivery or through contact with the penis, vagina, mouth, or anus.
This page of the eMedTV website covers the types of gonorrhea treatment and what happens if the condition is left untreated. Gonorrhea treatment usually involves antibiotics, which are necessary to avoid serious complications.
This eMedTV article answers the question, "How is gonorrhea transmitted?" It explains that gonorrhea is transmitted through contact with infected sex organs, anus, or mouth, or from a mother to her baby during a vaginal birth.
How to Prevent Getting Gonorrhea
This page of the eMedTV library lists several suggestions on how to prevent getting gonorrhea. For example, abstaining from sexual intercourse and using latex condoms are common recommendations for how to prevent getting gonorrhea.