The overall rate of gonorrhea is now increasing, after a steady decline for the past 2 decades, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More than 355,000 cases of gonorrhea were reported in the United States in 1998.
New strains are more easily spread and are resisting treatment even with strong antibiotics.
The infection is transmitted from one person to another through vaginal, oral, or anal sexual relations. An infected mother may transmit gonorrhea to her newborn during vaginal childbirth. Other Gonococcal throat infection should be considered in people who complain of sore throat and have other signs of gonococcal infection. Rectal pain or discharge can be a sign of infection of the prostate and is transmitted through anal intercourse. HOME CARE Section 5 of 13 Gonorrhea can develop into more serious medical conditions if not treated.