Diagnosis and Treatment of Gonorrhea in the Female

SEVERAL factors inherent in the natural history of gonorrhea have prevented successful control. The short incubation period, the lack of natural or acquired resistance, decreasing sensitivity to penicillin and changing moral standards are frequently cited as leading reasons why this disease continues to flourish. Another important basic obstacle is the asymptomatic nature of gonorrhea in the female. It is seldom realized that a high percentage of females are completely symptomless and unaware that they are infected. This carrier state provides a reservoir that serves to perpetuate the infection within the population. One of the greatest needs has been for a . . .