Question

Paul A, age 15 years, has experienced severe dysuria and a purulent discharge from the urethra. His girlfriend is complaining of a sore throat and slight fever. The couple has not had intercourse, but following heavy petting, they began to have oral sex. He goes to a local STD clinic, where he is diagnosed with gonorrhea. Paul is asked about his sexual history and encouraged to tell his girlfriend about his diagnosis.

1. How has gonorrhea been transmitted to Paul? To his girlfriend?

2. Why is it important for both partners to be treated for an STD?

3. If Paul’s girlfriend develops gonorrhea of the reproductive tract, what are possible complications?

4. What is the probable cause of Paul’s girlfriend’s sore throat?

Answer 1

1. N. gonorrhoeae which is responsible bacteria for gonorrhea might have infected Paul's girlfriend due to which she had sore throat and slight fever. It was transmitted to Paul during heavy petting.
2. Both partners must be treated for an STD as the disease can have serious implications on person's health as it spreads very faster. It makes the person prone to HIV AIDS. It results in burning sensation during urinationand purulent discharge.
3. heavier periods or spotting, pain during sexual intercourse, frequent urination, sore throat, creamy discharge etc. are some of the complications that occur in women when infected with N. gonorrhoeae
4. She might had oral sex with another guy having Gonorrhea.