Caused by Neisseria gonorrheae. In homosexual men, rectal infection may cause Inflammation of the anus and rectum with pain, discharge and itch. Ascending infection may cause pelvic pain and fever. Gonococci present in the blood can be carried to the joints resulting in inflammation of the joints. It is also characteristied by a purplish rash in association with fever and malaise.
Infected secretion is analysed under microscope to identify the presence of bacteria.
Growing or culturing the organism in a special media. Ciprofloxacin or Cefotaxime may be used. Ascending infection may lead to the infection in the internal genital organs and pelvic infection. Eye infection may occur in neonates born to infected mothers. Bacteria in the blood is rare and may cause fever, joint pain and sparse peripheral rash.