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Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea
is a sexually transmitted disease (STD), which is also
known as "the clap." It is a curable infection caused by
the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoea which targets the cells
of the mucous membranes including:
Gonorrhea
is passed during vaginal sex, oral sex (performing or
receiving), or anal sex. It can be passed when the mucous
membrane, the soft skin covering all the openings of the
body, comes into contact with the mucous membrane
secretions or semen of an infected person. Gonorrhea can
be passed even if the penis or tongue does not go all the
way into the vagina or anus. If the vagina, cervix, anus,
penis or mouth come in contact with infected secretions or
fluids; transmission is possible.
Women who
have never had anal sex can get gonorrhea in the anus or
rectum if bacteria are spread from the vaginal area, such
as when wiping with toilet paper. Gonorrhea is
not passed
through common social habits such as shaking hands or
using public toilets.
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