How is gonococcal urethritis caused

gonococcal urethritis is a urethral inflammatory lesion cause by infection of neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is generally transmitted by sexual contact. that clinical manifestation of gonococcal urethritis is that the mucous membrane of the urethral orifice is red and swollen, the urethra is itchy and uncomfortable, and a large amount of white secretion will flow out of the urethral orifice. some patients are in serious condition, which can show the whole urethral mucous membrane is red and swollen, and even men show penis swelling, which can also be accompanied by frequent micturition, urgent micturition and painful urination. as well as showing systemic symptoms such as fever, and enlarged lymph nodes. For gonococcal urethritis patients, generally need to use antibiotic treatment, can take the patient urethral orifice secretions do culture, according to the culture results, select sensitive antibiotics for treatment, can also empirically choose penicillin, ceftriaxone, or quinolone anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment, in the treatment at the same time, but also drink more water, can increase urine generation, can wash the urethra in time, is conducive to the condition as soon as possible to recover.