Neisser’s Disease in the Former Soviet Union and Related Topics

The treatment of gonorrhea in the former Soviet Union is discussed here on the basis of three typical case histories. Some outdated methods of topical treatment and provocation, not used in other countries, are described. Being aware of a lengthy treatment, groups of risk avoided the prevention and treatment centers (dispensaries) and often practiced self-treatment, which contributed to the spread of infection. Besides, some related problems of women’s health in the former SU are discussed here e. g. overtreatment of cervical pseudo-erosions or endocervical ectopy. Today, there are grounds for optimism: the growing Russian economy makes it possible to acquire modern equipment and to apply new diagnostic and treatment methods, while broadening international cooperation would attract foreign expertise.