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Gonorrhea, Overview, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment

Post a new topicby contentuser on Thu Dec 20, 2007 2:06 pm


Overview

Gonorrhea is one of the most commonly occurring STDs It affects the mucous membranes of the urethra, cervix, rectum, mouth, throat, and eyes. Both men and women may carry the disease without experiencing symptoms. Gonorrhea frequently occurs with chlamydia/nongonoccal urethritis (NGU).

Incidence and Prevalence

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 650,000 people in the United States are infected with gonorrhea each year. This rat...Read the full article

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