Neisseria gonorrhoeae, also known as gonococcus (singular) or gonococci (plural), is a species of Gram-negative diplococci bacteria first isolated by Albert Neisser in 1879. [3]

Gonorrhea bacteria can infect the urethra, rectum, female reproductive tract, mouth, throat or eyes. Gonorrhea is most commonly spread during vaginal, oral or anal sexual activity. But babies can get the infection during childbirth. In babies, gonorrhea most commonly affects the eyes.

You get an infection when the bacteria that causes gonorrhea (N. gonorrhoeae) enters your body through sexual fluids, like semen or vaginal fluid — often through unprotected sex. The bacteria can enter your body through a penis, vagina, mouth or anus.

Apr 17, 2023 · Like other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), gonorrhea disproportionately impacts young adult populations. The obligate pathogen N. gonorrhoeae infects only humans in nature and most commonly manifests as urethritis in men and cervicitis in women.

Jul 4, 2024 · Gonorrhoea is a preventable and curable sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is primarily transmitted through vaginal, oral or anal sex. In 2020 there were an estimated 82.4 million new infections among adults globally.

Jan 31, 2025 · Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can be treated. People who are sexually active can get gonorrhea. This fact sheet answers basic questions about gonorrhea. What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is an STI that can cause infection in the genitals, rectum, and throat.

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. N. gonorrhoeae infects the reproductive tract, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in women and men.

Neisseria gonorrhoeae (often called gonococcus) causes gonorrhoea, the second most common sexually transmitted disease (STDs) of worldwide importance (Chlamydial infections are more common). It causes disease only in humans.

Typically, treatment for both gonorrhea and chlamydia is indicated, if one entity is suspected. Ceftriaxone contraindicated. For persons with a history of a beta-lactam allergy, a thorough assessment of the reaction is recommended. [3]

May 16, 2024 · Treatment of uncomplicated gonorrhea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection) in adults and adolescents