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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Gonorrhea

Danger

  • Untreated gonorrhea can cause infertility (unable to have children) in men and women
  • Untreated gonorrhea can be life threatening
  • Increases chances of getting HIV

Symptoms

  • Burning sensation while urinating
  • Yellowish white discharge
  • Men: painful or swollen testicles

Transmission

  • Sexual contact (vaginal, oral, or anal)
  • Can be spread to eyes
  • Ejaculation does not have to occur for transmission
  • Can spread from mother to child during birth

Treatment

  • Cured with antibiotics

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