It is normally seen only in infants delivered from mothers with gonorrhea, and is called ophthalmia neonatorum. Gonorrhea is often associated with the presence of other sexually-transmitted diseases. And Tests An immediate preliminary diagnosis of gonorrhea can be made at the time of examination. A smear of the urethral discharge is taken, stained, and examined under the microscope. The appearance of these Gram negative diplococci is sufficient for a presumptive diagnosis of gonorrhea.
Cultures provide absolute proof of infection.
Neisseria gonorrheae organisms may grow on any of the mucus membranes. Culture sites are determined depending the person's gender, sexual preference, and sexual practices. Generally, cultures are obtain from the urethra, anus, or throat. Laboratories can give a preliminary diagnosis often within 24 hours and a confirmed diagnosis within 72 hours. There are two aspects of treating a sexually-transmitted disease, especially one as easily spread as gonorrhea .