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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. | 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 | + | In men, symptoms are usually a purulent urethral discharge with burning. |
Gonorrhea in the throat can look much like "strep throat", that is, a red, swollen throat, with pus on the tonsils. | Gonorrhea in the throat can look much like "strep throat", that is, a red, swollen throat, with pus on the tonsils. | ||
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| + | Antibiotics are typically prescribed as treatment. | ||
[[Category:Diseases]] | [[Category:Diseases]] | ||
[[Category:Medicine]] | [[Category:Medicine]] | ||
Revision as of 01:05, June 20, 2007
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 with burning.
Gonorrhea in the throat can look much like "strep throat", that is, a red, swollen throat, with pus on the tonsils.
Antibiotics are typically prescribed as treatment.