Bacterial
About Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea (“the clap”) is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae and is often found together with chlamydia. It spreads through vaginal, oral or anal sex, and a mother can pass it to her baby during childbirth. A single act of vaginal sex with an infected partner carries about a 20% risk of infection for men and 60–80% for women.
Most women with gonorrhea have no symptoms, or mild symptoms that are mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection — but they are still at risk of serious complications.
Symptoms
What to Watch For
- Burning sensation when urinating
- White, yellow or green discharge from the penis
- Increased vaginal discharge
- Vaginal bleeding between periods
- Painful or swollen testicles (less common)
- Rectal discharge, itching, soreness or bleeding
Test Options
How CARIGEN Tests
- CT/NG — detects chlamydia and gonorrhea (panel of 2 STIs)
- QUAD Panel — panel of 4 STIs
- STI-9* — panel of 9 STIs
- STI-11+ — panel of 11 STIs
*The STI-9 test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Caribbean Genetics. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration or local regulations.