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Gonorrhea is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These bacteria can infect the genital tract, mouth, and rectum of both men and women. In women, the opening to the uterus, the cervix, is the first place of infection. The disease can spread into the uterus and fallopian tubes, resulting in pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID affects more than 1 million women in this country every year and can cause tubal (ectopic) pregnancy and infertility in as many as 10 percent of infected women. In 2002, 351,852 cases of gonorrhea were reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the United States, approximately 75 percent of all reported cases of gonorrhea are found in people aged 15 to 29 years. The highest rates of infection are usually found in 15- to 19-year old women and 20- to 24-year-old men.
Gonorrhoea (gonorrhea in American English, slang term "the clap") is among ...
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Gonorrhea Symptoms1-2 of 3 more...
Signs and symptoms
... Signs and symptoms of gonorrhea may include: Thick, cloudy or bloody discharge from the penis or vagina Pain or burning sensation when urinating Frequent urination Pain during sexual intercourse The f...
Source: MayoClinic
When to seek medical advice ... Ask your doctor to test for gonorrhea if you: Have a discharge from your vagina or penis or have other signs or symptoms of gonorrhea Are concerned that a partner may have been exposed to the infectio...
Source: MayoClinic
Gonorrhea Prevention1 of 1
Prevention
... To prevent the spread of gonorrhea, use latex condoms and avoid oral sex. Gonorrhea is highly contagious, and yet may cause no signs or symptoms. If you have gonorrhea, avoid sexual contact until a co...
Source: MayoClinic
Gonorrhea Treatment1-2 of 2
Complications
... Not receiving adequate treatment for gonorrhea may lead to complications. These may include: Inflammation of the testicles. In men, inflammation of the testicles (epididymitis) is an acute condition t...
Source: MayoClinic
Treatment ... Doctors prescribe antibiotic medications to treat gonorrhea. Because more and more strains of gonorrhea are becoming drug resistant, it''s important that you take the full course of medication. Not ta...
Source: MayoClinic
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Gonorrhea
... Gonorrhea (gon-uh-REE-uh), also called "clap" or "drip," is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD). Gonorrhea is a serious infection that is caught by having sex with an infec...
Source: Cleveland Clinic
Depo Provera Appears to Increase Risk for Chlamydial and Gonococcal Infections ... The injectable contraceptive depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) appears to increase a woman’s risk of acquiring the sexually transmitted infections chlamydia and gonorrhea by approximately...
Source: National Institutes of Health
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Gonorrhea
... Gonorrhea is one of the most common infectious diseases in the world. Often called "the clap", "dose", or "drip", it is caused by specific bacterium that is transmitted during vaginal, oral or anal se...
Source: HealthWorld
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Gonorrhea Articles
- Depo Provera Appears to Increase Risk for Chlamydial and Gonococcal Infections
... The injectable contraceptive depot-medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) appears to increase a woman’s risk of acquiring the sexually transmitted infections chlamydia and gonorrhea by approximately... - Gonorrhea
... Gonorrhea is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These bacteria can infect the genital tract, mouth, and rectum of both men and women. In wo... - Gonorrhea
... Gonorrhea is a very common sexually transmitted disease (STD). This means that it is a disease that you get by having sex with someone who already has gonorrhea. The disease is caused by the gonococcu...
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