Ascension of bacteria into the fallopian tubes, and eventually the abdominal cavity may cause PID with symptoms of fever, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Newborns Newborns may acquire purulent conjunctivitis from passing through the birth canal of an infected mother. Women Gram staining often gives false results. Pregnant women should not be treated with ciprofloxacin or tetracycline. Gonococcal conjunctivitis in newborns is prevented with erythromycin ointment or silver nitrate drops.
Prevention Always use condoms during sex.
Stay in a monogamous relationship. Infection should be treated early as possible as well as all sexual contacts. Patients should have follow up cultures to monitor response to treatment. All patients should be tested for other possible STDs such as HIV etc. It is caused by Chlamydia trichomatis , an intracellular parasite that has properties similar to bacteria and viruses.