Gonorrhea Throat

Gonorrhea Throat Both men and women can get infection of gonorrhea on throat. Very often, the infection is confused for sore throat and hence it is difficult to diagnose. The bacteria will attack the mucous membrane of the throat which gives rise to sore throat and redness. There may be difficulty in swallowing and in rare cases bumps or lesions are seen as tiny spots on throat. In case of any of the above symptoms, do not delay in consulting your doctor. Taking antibiotic medications is the right method of treatment for gonorrhea in throat.

Very often gonorrhea attacks on throat if the person has oral sex. Bacteria exist on the saliva of the throat and while insertion of anus or any other object like sex toys it will get transmitted to other person. However it will not spread easily like normal sore throat to others. There is less chance for getting transmitted with these bacteria unless you have oral sex on anus and rectum.

Your doctor will examine the throat and will get a throat swab test done for confirming the presence of bacteria. It can be treated easily by antibiotic drugs like penicillin. Ceftriaxone is also prescribed by many doctors for clearing gonorrhea on throat. However you can easily prevent oral throat infection by not having oral sex or wearing condom during sex.

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