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(A54.2+) Gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections
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47 099 in individuals diagnosis gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections confirmed
2 004 deaths with diagnosis gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections
4% mortality rate associated with the disease gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections
Diagnosis gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections is diagnosed Men are 13.97% more likely than Women
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Women receive the diagnosis gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections
2 004 (9.9 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections - Men and Women aged 20-24
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 15-69, 75-79
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 70-74, 80-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 10-14, 60-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-9, 15-59
Disease Features gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections
Absence or low individual and public risk
Gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections - what does this mean
Gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections occur when the bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is transmitted through sexual contact, enters the body and invades the pelvic organs, causing inflammation and infection. other gonococcal genitourinary infections include gonorrhea of the cervix, urethra, and rectum.
What happens during the disease - gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections
Gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections are caused by the sexually transmitted bacterium neisseria gonorrhoeae. this bacterium is spread through sexual contact and can infect the urethra, cervix, rectum, and throat. in women, the bacteria can spread to the pelvic organs, causing inflammation and infection of the peritoneum and other organs. this can lead to fever, abdominal pain, and tenderness. if left untreated, the infection can spread to the bloodstream, leading to sepsis and even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Urine analysis
- Cervical swab
- Rectal swab
- Vaginal swab
- Urethral swab
- Blood tests for gonorrhea antibodies
- Culture of the infected area
- Imaging tests (ultrasound, CT scan, MRI)
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Treating gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections.
- Administer antibiotics, such as ceftriaxone and azithromycin, to treat the infection.
- Prescribe analgesics to reduce pain and discomfort.
- Perform surgical procedures, such as a laparoscopy or laparotomy, to remove infected tissue.
- Administer fluids and electrolytes to maintain hydration.
- Monitor patient's vital signs and lab results to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment.
- Provide patient education on the importance of taking antibiotics as prescribed and avoiding sexual contact until the infection is completely cured.
10 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections - Prevention
The best way to prevent gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections is to practice safe sex by using condoms, limit the number of sexual partners, and get tested regularly for sexually transmitted infections. vaccines are also available to help protect against some forms of gonorrhea.