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Fimbriae are the primary means by which Neisseria gonorrhoeae attaches to the mucous membranes of the reproductive tract.
What is gonorrhea?
- Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused due to bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. This bacterium attaches with the help of fimbriae.
- N. gonorrhoeae infects the reproductive tract and attaches to the mucous membranes of cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes in women, and the urethra in both women and men.
- This bacterium can also be transmitted through sharing of contaminated needles, from mother to child during birth.
- Gonorrhea can lead to pelvic pain, pus discharge from reproductive organs, painful urination.
- It can lead to infertility and risk of HIV/AIDS infection.
- To prevent infection, do not have unprotected sex, avoid sharing needles, regularly check for gonorrhea infection.
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