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STIs Explained: Gonorrhea

May 01, 2007 - Warm weather has arrived and since Spring Fever is in the air, I thought I'd take the time to talk about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Fun stuff, I know. STI stands for "sexually transmitted infection." - 0 Comments

STIs Explained: Chlamydia

Apr 27, 2007 - Since Spring has arrived and romance is in the air, I thought I'd take the time to talk about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Not your favorite topic, I know, but definitely worth knowing about. STI stands for "sexually transmitted infection." - 8 Comments

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (commonly known as "the clap") caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea. See also: Disseminated gonococcemia Alternative Names Clap Causes, incidence, and risk factors Gonorrhea is one of the most common infectious diseases. Anyone who has any type of sex can catch gonorrhea. - 0 Comments

More Popular Than Gonorrhea?

Jun 11, 2007 - I just read about a relatively new STI that I've never heard of, known as Mycoplasma genitalium. It was first discovered in the 1980's and is now becoming more prevalent that Gonorrhea! I just read about it on That's Fit and thought I should share some of the details with you. - 1 Comment

Gonococcemia - disseminated

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations Circulatory system HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Disseminated gonococcemia is a sexually-transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Alternative Names Gonococcal bacteremia Causes, incidence, and risk factors Gonorrhea is one of the most common infectious diseases. Anyone who has any type of sex can catch gonorrhea. - 0 Comments

Gonococcal arthritis

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations Gonoccocal arthritis HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Gonococcal arthritis is inflammation of a joint (usually just one) due to a gonorrhea infection. See also: Non-gonococcal bacterial arthritis Alternative Names Disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI) Causes, incidence, and risk factors Gonococcal arthritis is a bacterial infection of a joint. It occurs in people who have gonorrhea. - 0 Comments

Pharyngitis - gonococcal

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations Throat anatomy HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Gonococcal pharyngitis is a sexually transmitted infection of the tonsils and back of the throat (pharynx). Alternative Names Gonococcal pharyngitis Causes, incidence, and risk factors Gonococcal pharyngitis is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. The bacteria spreads through oral sex with an infected partner. - 0 Comments

Neonatal conjunctivitis

Sep 04, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Neonatal conjunctivitis is a red eye in a newborn caused by irritation, a blocked tear duct, or infection. Alternative Names Newborn conjunctivitis; Conjunctivitis of the newborn; Ophthalmia neonatorum Causes, incidence, and risk factors Conjunctivitis in a newborn may be caused by a blocked tear duct, irritation produced by the antibiotic eyedrops given at birth, or infection. Neonate conjunctivitis that is caused by an infection can be very serious. - 0 Comments

Chlamydial urethritis - male

Sep 03, 2008 - Overview

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Illustrations Male reproductive anatomy HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Definition Chlamydial urethritis is a sexually transmitted disease involving infection of the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder). Causes, incidence, and risk factors Chlamydial urethritis is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia can cause a type of swelling (inflammation) of the urethra ( urethritis). - 0 Comments

Proctitis

Oct 08, 2008 - Overview

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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Proctitis is an inflammation of the lining of the rectum causing pain, soreness, bleeding, and a discharge of mucus or pus. Proctitis can last a long or a short amount of time. When the inflammation extends beyond the rectum, the condition is often referred to as proctocolitis. - 0 Comments

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