Gonorrhea Research Paper

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Gonorrhea is a very common sexually transmitted disease. It is a consequence of a bacterial infection in the cervix or the urethra by a bacterium called gonococcal. The other areas which can be affected include throat, anus, and the eyes. Conventional Gonorrhea testing poses numerous logistic barriers for a patient, such as getting an appointment, going through a pelvic examination with a urethral swab, and the like. Thankfully, with the advancement in technology, this STD can be detected by urine testing. Urine tests are far more hassle-free than being subjected to urethral swabs, since these swabs are painfully inserted into the genitals.

How Does The Urine Test Work:

Basically a urine culture test identifies and detects bacteria in the patient's urine. In this test, a minute sample of the patient's urine is put on an agar plate and then incubated, normally at body temperature. If there are any microorganisms in the sample, they multiply (over 24-48 hours) forming really small colonies. The shape, size, and color of the colonies assist in identifying which bacteria is present, and the total number of colonies
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At such times seeking the services of an online Gonorrhea testing provider can be an excellent idea. All the patient has to do is simply provide the doctor with a urine sample by visiting their convenient testing location or by mailing the sample from their house.

However, before mailing out one's urine sample, it's important to clean the area thoroughly. If the part is not cleaned before collecting a sample, the urine culture may cultivate several different kinds of bacteria and will be assumed to be contaminated. The doctors will be compelled to discard the culture because it cannot determine whether the bacteria grew outside or inside the urinary tract. Contamination can be avoided by carefully cleaning oneself and then taking the