1 x GP PROFESSIONAL GONORRHOEA SWAB TEST KIT - MALE & FEMALE / STI / STD SCREENING
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What is Gonorrhoea?
Gonorrhoea is the second most common STD in the UK and is also known as
the 'clap'. Gonorrhoea is caused by a bacterium called Neisseria
Gonorrhoeae, the bacterium grows and multiplies quickly in moist, warm
areas of the body. Gonorrhoea can infect areas of the body such as the
cervix, urethra, anus, rectum or throat.
In women the cervix is the most common site of infection. The name gonorrhoea means 'flow of seed'.
What causes Gonorrhoea?
Gonorrhoea is passed on through vaginal, anal and oral sex, though
sometimes it only takes physical contact to spread. Gonorrhoea can be
passed on to a newborn from an infected mother during delivery, causing
eye infections in the baby, which could lead to blindness.
Like
most sexually transmitted diseases, gonorrhoea can be avoided by a
consistent and correct use of condoms during sexual activity.
What are the symptoms of Gonorrhoea?
The symptoms of Gonorrhoea may show up at any time between 1 and 14 days after exposure.
In women symptoms of gonorrhoea may include:
- Pain or burning sensation on urinating.
- A change in vaginal discharge. This may be more yellow or bloody and can have a strong smell.
- Low abdominal pain.
In men the symptoms of gonorrhoea are more noticeable and include:
- Discharge from the tip of the penis.
- Inflammation or dull pain in the testes.
- Burning sensation during urinating.
- Irritation or discharge from the anus.
What treatment is available for Gonorrhoea?
The treatment of gonorrhoea is usually with antibiotics, taken by
mouth. If you have gonorrhoea it is very important that your partner is
also tested and treated even if they have no symptoms, otherwise you may
find it will keep reoccurring.
A repeat test will usually be carried out after treatment to ensure the infection has gone.
How will gonorrhoea affect me in the future?
The most common complication of untreated gonorrhoea in women is
infection with Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (P.I.D.). This is a result of
the disease spreading to the uterus(womb) and fallopian tubes. P.I.D.
is a serious infection of the female reproductive organs, which can
cause a woman to become infertile or have an ectopic pregnancy.
In men the main complication of untreated gonorrhoea is inflammation of
the testes, which could lead to infertility problems. Rarely, untreated
gonorrhoea can spread to the bloodstream and infect the joints. Also if
you are pregnant and you have gonorrhoea you could pass the infection
on to your baby when it is born.
What do I get in this pack?
You will receive everything you need to do 1 test:
1 x Test Device
2 x Reagent Solutions
1 x Vaginal Swab
1 x Male Urethral Swab
1 x Extraction Tube
1 x Instructions For Use
Test Features:
- Designed solely for use by medical professionals with clear, straightforward instructions
- Provides simple positive or negative results.
- Fully CE approved for professional use
- Results in just 10 minutes
- Tests will have a minimum of 6 months to expiry
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