Neisseria gonorrhoeae

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What's

Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a type of bacteria that causes gonorrhea, a common sexually transmitted infection. This tiny organism thrives in warm, damp areas of the body, such as the moist linings found in the reproductive system, including the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and in the urethra in both men and women. It can also survive in the mouth, throat, eyes, and rectum. The bacteria are very contagious and spread between people through sexual contact. It's important to note that Neisseria gonorrhoeae has an impressive ability to change and become resistant to antibiotics, making it a major concern for public health.

If Your Levels Are High

Elevated levels of Neisseria gonorrhoeae might suggest that you have an active gonorrhea infection, which is a common sexually transmitted disease. This bacteria loves warm, damp places in the body, like the reproductive organs and the pee tube in both men and women, as well as the mouth, throat, eyes, and bum. It usually spreads through sexual contact. The bacteria can change and become resistant to antibiotics, which can make it harder to treat. Things like recent sexual activity, especially without protection, could be a reason for the higher levels. It's also possible that you might have other sexually transmitted infections, as they often happen together.

Symptoms of High Levels

Symptoms of high levels of Neisseria gonorrhoeae may include painful urination, abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina, and in women, pelvic pain. In some cases, there may be no noticeable symptoms.

If Your Levels are Low

Having low levels of Neisseria gonorrhoeae might mean that your body hasn't come into contact with this bacteria, or your immune system has successfully fought it off. This bacteria is usually linked to sexual activity, so having lower levels could mean you've been practicing safe sex or not engaging in sexual activity at all. Some medications, like antibiotics, can help lower the levels of this bacteria, but it's important to remember that Neisseria gonorrhoeae can change and become resistant to antibiotics. So, keeping your immune system strong is important in dealing with this bacteria.

Symptoms of Low Levels

Symptoms of low levels of Neisseria gonorrhoeae are typically non-existent, as this bacterium is usually associated with infection and disease. Therefore, lower levels or absence of this bacterium generally do not produce any noticeable symptoms.

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