A50-A64: Infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
A54: Gonococcal infection
Gonococcal infection is caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a bacterium that grows and multiplies quickly in moist, warm areas of the body, including the reproductive tract, the mouth, throat, eyes, and anus. It is a contagious condition, primarily transmitted through sexual contact with an infected person. This includes oral, anal, and vaginal sex. Symptoms vary depending on the site of the infection but can include a burning sensation with urination, colored discharge from genitals, anal itching, soreness, bleeding, or painful bowel movements. Sexually active people are at higher risk, particularly if they have multiple sexual partners, a new partner, or engage in high-risk sexual behaviors. If left untreated, gonococcal infection can lead to serious health issues, such as pelvic inflammatory disease in women and epididymitis, a painful condition of the testicles in men, potentially leading to infertility in both.
Subcodes of A54:
- A54.0: Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract without periurethral or accessory gland abscess
- A54.1: Gonococcal infection of lower genitourinary tract with periurethral and accessory gland abscess
- A54.2: Gonococcal pelviperitonitis and other gonococcal genitourinary infections
- A54.3: Gonococcal infection of eye
- A54.4: Gonococcal infection of musculoskeletal system
- A54.5: Gonococcal pharyngitis
- A54.6: Gonococcal infection of anus and rectum
- A54.8: Other gonococcal infections
- A54.9: Gonococcal infection, unspecified
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