02/06/2025
GONORRHEA AND CLAMYDIA INFECTION.
a research finding has just been published by the KEMRI research team on the prevalence of these two infection in nyalenda area of kisumu.
As the fore runners on the front line in provision of health and medical services in this area this is a huge concern and as such we have to really delve in a provide insights to combating and preventing this from becoming an epidermic.
Remember presence of STIs coupled with the risky s*x behaviour predisposes victims and these persons to a possibility of HIV infection when unfortunately exposed.
Sadly condom provisions from the government has been missing a while now and being an informal settlements where the earning power is below 3dollar a day priorities coupled with the gap means we will soon have a pandemic in our hands.
Today we cover these two diseases together as simple as we can to allow our clients understand and probably this would help create awareness on the scourge.
GONORRHEA.
Caused by: Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Type: Gram-negative diplococcus bacterium
Appearance: Typically seen as paired (diplococci) bacteria inside white blood cells under a microscope
CHARACTERISTICS. :
Infects mucous membranes of the reproductive tract, urethra, re**um, throat, and eyes
Increasing concern due to antibiotic resistance and misuse,wrong diagnosis and treatment practices including ignoring standard treatment guidelines.
CHLAMYDIA.
Caused by: Chlamydia trachomatis
Type: Obligate intracellular bacterium
CHARACTERISTICS.
Cannot grow outside of host cells
Infects mucous membranes of the cervix, urethra, re**um, throat, and conjunctiva (eyes)
Has different strains some of which cause:
1.Genital infections
2.Lymphogranuloma venereum
3.Eye infections Causes TRACHOMA.
🔍 1. SYMPTOMS.
GONORRHEA.
IN MEN:
Painful urination (burning sensation)
Pus-like discharge from the p***s (white, yellow, or green)
Swollen or painful testicles (less common)
IN WOMEN:
Increased va**nal discharge
Painful urination
Vaginal bleeding between periods
Pelvic pain
Often asymptomatic
IN BOTH (if re**ally infected):
A**l itching
Discharge
Painful bowel movements
Bleeding
IN BOTH (throat infection):
Sore throat (usually mild or no symptoms)
CHLAMYDIA.
IN MEN.
Clear or cloudy pe**le discharge
Burning sensation during urination
Pain and swelling in one or both testicles (less common)
IN WOMEN:
Abnormal va**nal discharge
Burning during urination
Pain during s*x
Bleeding between periods
Lower abdominal pain
Frequently asymptomatic
IN BOTH (re**al infection):
Pain, discharge, or bleeding (often no symptoms)
🧪 DIAGNOSIS METHODS.
For both gonorrhea and chlamydia:
1.NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Test):
Most accurate and common
Can use urine samples, va**nal swabs, or swabs from the throat, re**um, or urethra
2.URINE TESTS.
Common for men
Can detect both infections
3. SWQB TESTS.
Vaginal swab (for women)
Urethral swab (for men)
Throat or re**al swab (if oral or a**l s*x is suspected)
4. CULTURE TESTS(less common):
Especially for gonorrhea
Used when antibiotic resistance is a concern
5. RDTS FOR GONORRHEA.
These are nowadays available and provide accurate results withing a very short time.
🔄 ACQUIRING THESE INFECTIONS.
one can get these infections through;
1.Unprotected va**nal, a**l, or oral s*x
2.Sharing s*x toys without proper cleaning or condom use
3.Mother to baby during childbirth
4.Multiple s*x partners or a new partner increases risk
5.lnconsistent or incorrect condom use.
Note of these services we offer some immediately in our facilities and thereby offering right diagnosis in readiness for treatment.
Visit our facility for prompt diagnosis and treatment anytime.
For more information call text or sms 0722740717 or 0110096033.
