Once a Person Has Been Infected with Neisseria Gonorrhoeae, the Individual

Question

Once a person has been infected with Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the individual
A) acquires transient immunity, which prevents subsequent infection for about a year in most cases.
B) can be reinfected immediately because of the diversity of strains and frequency of mutation.
C) develops long-term immunity lasting for multiple years.
D) should be treated using antiserum.

Accepted Answer

There is no solid evidence of long-term immunity after a gonorrhea infection. Moreover, the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria are capable of frequent mutation and the existence of diverse strains, which means that an infected person can be reinfected immediately.