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A [[sexually transmitted disease]] caused by the organism ''[[Neisseria gonorrhoeae]]''. It most commonly causes urethritis in males, and cervicitis in females.  It also is one of the causes of purulent pharyngitis.

A [[sexually transmitted disease]] caused by the organism ''[[Neisseria gonorrhoeae]]''. It can be spread by oral, vaginal, or anal intercourse.  In women, the symptoms can range from none, to a foul vaginal discharge, to a serious abdominal infection known as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). This can lead to infertility.

 

In men, symptoms are usually a purulent urethral discharge (pus from the penis) with burning.

 

Gonorrhea in the throat can look much like "strep throat".

[[Category:Diseases]]

[[Category:Diseases]]