This 13-minute educational video from the Institute of Human Anatomy explores the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea, examining how the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria spreads and the symptoms it causes in different populations. Learn about cervical and urethral infections in females, the risks of Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), symptoms in males, and extragenital infections affecting the rectum, throat, and eyes. Discover why testing is crucial and understand the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance that threatens treatment effectiveness. The presentation covers the mechanisms bacteria use to fight antibiotics and emphasizes public health responsibility in preventing transmission. Perfect for those seeking comprehensive health education about STD symptoms, testing, prevention, and the urgent global health concern of antimicrobial resistance.
Why Gonorrhea Could Soon Be Untreatable and What That Means for You
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Overview
Syllabus
0:00 - Intro: Gonorrhea Transmission and Impact
1:21 - Neisseria gonorrhoeae: The Cause of Gonorrhea
1:41 - Gonorrhea Symptoms in Females: Cervical and Urethral Infections
3:43 - Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PID: Risks and Complications
5:17 - Gonorrhea Symptoms in Males: Urethral Infections and Beyond
6:06 - Extragenital Gonorrhea: Rectal, Throat, and Eye Infections
6:51 - The Importance of Testing for Gonorrhea
7:22 - Treatment Challenges: Antibiotic Resistance
8:13 - Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms: How Bacteria Fight Back
9:24 - Public Health Responsibility: Reducing the Spread
11:11 Final Thoughts
12:37 Thanks for Watching
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