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Gonorrhea
GONORRHEA is a disease caused by a bacteria
shaped ;like two kidney beans and known as "Neisseria
Gonorrhea". From the time of contact until
symptoms are seen, ..Gonorrhea is already
infectious and can spread to others. The
disease shows few or no symptoms until later
complications occur..
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Urethal discharges; painful urination usually 3-7 days
after sexual contact; swelling of testicles.
For
Gonorrhea involving the anus and pharynx:
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Blood 'and/or mucus on stools, cramps, abdominal pain, itching of anus,
pus or feeling of fullness or discomfort.
- Persistent
sore throat in low area o pharynx.
PREVENTION
The community
should help in dissemination of information
on how to recognize gonorrhea and motivate
patients to submit for continuous treatment.
- Check up
sex partners and avoid contact if pus,
sores, rashes or itchiness are present.
- Wash sex
organs with soap and water before and
immediately after sexual contact.
- Use rubber
condoms.
- Urinate
before and after sexual contact.
For high
risk groups such as hospitality girls, sauna
bath attendants ,etc.
TREATMENT
If you
suspect that you have the disease or had
contact with one who has the disease, see
your doctor for proper diagnosis and
treatment. Avoid self-medication to prevent
resistant cases of Gonorrhea.
EARLY
TREATMENT will prevent:
- Sterility
- Gonorrheal
arthritis
- Pelvic
Inflammatory Disease
- Blindness in Infants
- Heart Disease
- Meningitis
AVOID
GONORRHEA ... A new type has been detected
which secretes an enzyme which destroys
penicillin, and is therefore more difficult
to treat.
Syphilis
SYPHILIS is
caused by a spirochete bacteria, "Treponema
pallidum".
"Treponema
pallidum" germs enter the body through the
penis, vagina, mouth or rectum and may also
enter through sores, cuts or other breaks in
the skin.
Symptoms
After Exposure
-
Hard
painless sore (Chancre) at the site of
entrance disappears in 1-5 weeks
- Swollen
lymph gland
More signs
may appear within six months after contact.
| Painless
blister-like marks usually on palms of hands
and soles of feet or anywhere in the body: |
| "White
patches on gums or mouth |
| Swollen
Glands |
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Hair loss in patches |
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Sore throat, Fever |
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Most infected
persons NEVER NOTICE ANY SIGNS. |
PROTECTION
Periodic
check-up and physical examination every two
weeks for high risk groups such as
hospitality girls, sauna bath attendants,
also for
Everyone with possible signs
Everyone exposed
to a known case
Everyone treated
for syphilis
Persons with many
different partners
The community should help
in the dissemination of information on how
to recognize syphilis and encourage cases
to submit for continuous treatment.
TREATMENT
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If you have been exposed
see a doctor immediately. |
| If you are a
diagnosed case |
| If you have had
recent sexual contact to a known case |
| See a doctor
immediately |
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For high risk groups such
as hospitality girls, massage attendants,
etc. |
| laboratory
examination (VDRL) every six months is
advised. |
AVOID SEXUAL CONTACT
until all signs are gone and all treatment
completed.
Early Treatment Prevents:
- Blindness
-. Insanity
- Heart Disease
- Paralysis
- Bone Damage
- Deafness
- Infection to others
- Your reinfection
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