What cells infected in GC and where?
Columnar epithelium cells (urethra, endocervix, rectum, pharynx and conjunctiva.)
How does GC enter cell?
Pili type IV
Transmission rate in GC ?
50-70%
Incubation in GC?
2-5 days
In penile urethral infection what symptomatic %?
90%
In women with endocervical infection what % develop PID?
10-20%
Most common symptom in endocervical?
50% increased dc 25% pain (70AS)
CO rectal infection in women?
1/3
Pregnancy risks with GC?
2-5x increased
Chorioamnitis
Premature rupture of membranes, low birth weight
Transmission to baby if untreated 30-50%
Absitince
Tv- 1 week