Study of Incidence of Gonorrhoea in Reproductive Age Group Women With Leucorrhoea Attending Sti Clinic

Abstract

The object of our study is to know the incidence of gonorrhea in reproductive age group women suffering with leucorrhoea attending STI Clinic in King George Hospital in Visakhapatnam. MATERIAL AND METHODSIn our present study, we included 120 female patients of reproductive age group women (20-45 years) with leucorrhoea attending STI Clinic; we also examined the male partners. The diagnosis of Gonorrhoea is confirmed by smear and culture examination. The vaginal discharge was collected with sterile swabs and inoculated in modified Thayer-Martin media for 48-72 hours. Gram staining was done to examine the smear under microscope to examine the diplococci. Urethral and rectal swabs collected from their male sexual partners and sent for smear and culture. RESULTSIn our study, results shows women suffering with Gonococcal infection and some percent of male partners suffering with Gonococcal infection and it shows the transmission occurs predominantly through sexual contact are asymptomatic carriers and source of infection to their male partners. We found Gonorrhoea is the common cause of Leucorrhoea next to Candidiasis and Trichomoniasis. CONCLUSIONTreatment of both male and female sexual partners is essential to control and prevent the recurrence of Gonorrhoea. Early diagnosis and treatment of Gonorrhoea in female patients will prevent late complications like PID, tubal block, ectopic pregnancy and sterility in reproductive age group women.