Explain why a female who has a history of gonorrhea infections is more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy

What will be an ideal response?


Most females infected with gonorrhea are asymptomatic and do not receive treatment. The bacterium, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, invades the cervix and the uterus, and then can hitchhike on sperm to infect the fallopian tubes. In the uterine tubes, the bacteria trigger inflammation, fever, and abdominal pain, a condition known as pelvic inflammatory disease. Chronic infections lead to scarring of the fallopian tubes, resulting in an increased chance of ectopic pregnancy and sterility.
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Bacterial STDs
Learning Outcome: 24.20

Biology & Microbiology

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