Gonorrhea Testing in Tulsa
Neisseria gonorrhea (gonorrhea) is a bacterial infection that is transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person. It is one of the most common STIs in Oklahoma, and the number of infected individuals continues to rise across the nation.
Gonorrhea infections are treatable with antibiotic medications. However, treatment resistant gonorrhea – although uncommon -- is increasing nationally. This means that some strains of gonorrhea may not respond to the antibiotic medications that are currently available.
Persons infected with gonorrhea may experience uncomfortable symptoms, or they may have no symptoms at all. Persons who have active gonorrhea infection can spread the disease, even if they are not experiencing symptoms of illness. It’s important to get tested after a known exposure, even if you don’t feel sick. Persons with multiple sex partners may also consider routine screening.
Symptoms that might indicate an infection with gonorrhea include:
- Leakage or discharge from the penis or vagina
- Genital itching or burning
- Burning or pain with urination
- Painful intercourse
- Pain or swelling in one or both testicles
It is possible for gonorrhea to infect the throat or rectum as well. Infection in the throat may cause sore throat. Rectal infection may cause bleeding or discharge from your bottom, or painful changes in your bowel habits.
Gonorrhea infections of the throat or rectum may respond less readily to traditional treatment. This means the infection may persist in some individuals, even if they have been treated. If you suspect gonorrhea infection of the throat or rectum, those areas should be tested. Rapid Result Lab can test throat specimens in individuals concerned for pharyngeal infection. Individuals concerned with rectal infection should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
Having gonorrhea may place you at increased risk for other STIs. It is recommended that persons who test positive should also get tested for HIV and syphilis.
Rapid Result Lab performs highly accurate PCR testing for gonorrhea with same day results. In addition, we will call in a prescription to your pharmacy if you test positive.
For more information:
Antibiotic resistant gonorrhea:
https://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/drug-resistant/default.htm
Gonorrhea in Oklahoma:
https://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/drug-resistant/default.htm
STIs in Oklahoma:
https://www.cdc.gov/std/dstdp/sti-funding-at-work/jurisdictional-spotlights/oklahoma.pdf
Neisseria gonorrhea (gonorrhea) is a bacterial infection that is transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person. It is one of the most common STIs in Oklahoma, and the number of infected individuals continues to rise across the nation.
Gonorrhea infections are treatable with antibiotic medications. However, treatment resistant gonorrhea – although uncommon -- is increasing nationally. This means that some strains of gonorrhea may not respond to the antibiotic medications that are currently available.
Persons infected with gonorrhea may experience uncomfortable symptoms, or they may have no symptoms at all. Persons who have active gonorrhea infection can spread the disease, even if they are not experiencing symptoms of illness. It’s important to get tested after a known exposure, even if you don’t feel sick. Persons with multiple sex partners may also consider routine screening.
Symptoms that might indicate an infection with gonorrhea include:
- Leakage or discharge from the penis or vagina
- Genital itching or burning
- Burning or pain with urination
- Painful intercourse
- Pain or swelling in one or both testicles
It is possible for gonorrhea to infect the throat or rectum as well. Infection in the throat may cause sore throat. Rectal infection may cause bleeding or discharge from your bottom, or painful changes in your bowel habits.
Gonorrhea infections of the throat or rectum may respond less readily to traditional treatment. This means the infection may persist in some individuals, even if they have been treated. If you suspect gonorrhea infection of the throat or rectum, those areas should be tested. Rapid Result Lab can test throat specimens in individuals concerned for pharyngeal infection. Individuals concerned with rectal infection should be evaluated by a healthcare professional.
Having gonorrhea may place you at increased risk for other STIs. It is recommended that persons who test positive should also get tested for HIV and syphilis.
Rapid Result Lab performs highly accurate PCR testing for gonorrhea with same day results. In addition, we will call in a prescription to your pharmacy if you test positive.
For more information:
Antibiotic resistant gonorrhea:
https://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/drug-resistant/default.htm
Gonorrhea in Oklahoma:
https://www.cdc.gov/std/gonorrhea/drug-resistant/default.htm
STIs in Oklahoma:
https://www.cdc.gov/std/dstdp/sti-funding-at-work/jurisdictional-spotlights/oklahoma.pdf