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Gonorrhea Duration Statistics
The average duration of gonorrhea infection is usually around two weeks without treatment, but can vary depending on individual factors and treatment adherence.
In this post, we explore key statistics surrounding the duration, symptoms, transmission, and treatment of gonorrhea. From the time it takes for symptoms to appear to the potential long-term health implications of untreated infections, these statistics shed light on the impact of gonorrhea on individuals and public health.
Statistic 1
"On average, symptoms of gonorrhea in men appear two to five days after infection, while in women, symptoms may take up to 10 days to appear."
Statistic 2
"Untreated gonorrhea can last for months or even years."
Statistic 3
"Up to 15% of men and 80% of women with gonorrhea do not experience symptoms."
Statistic 4
"Approximately 50% of women with gonorrhea exhibit no symptoms."
Statistic 5
"Even without symptoms, gonorrhea can be transmitted two to five days after infection."
Statistic 6
"Successful gonorrhea treatment usually takes about one week."
Statistic 7
"After treatment, a follow-up test for gonorrhea should be performed in three months."
Statistic 8
"Gonococcal infections may remain asymptomatic and undetected for months."
Statistic 9
"Gonorrhea cases in the U.S. increased by more than 50% between 2010 and 2018."
Statistic 10
"Oral gonorrhea can be cured in 80-90% of cases with the correct antibiotics."
Statistic 11
"Gonorrhea can be transmitted from an infected mother to her baby during childbirth."
Statistic 12
"Approximately 78 million new cases of gonorrhea occur each year globally."
Statistic 13
"Those aged 15-24 are most likely to contract gonorrhea, accounting for most cases."
Statistic 14
"Each year, the World Health Organisation estimates about 87 million people worldwide contract gonorrhea."
Statistic 15
"Without proper treatment, gonorrhea can also spread to the blood or joints, which can be a life-threatening condition."
Statistic 16
"Over time, untreated gonorrhea can lead to serious health complications, including infertility in women."