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Page 1: Gonorrhea Danielle Welch
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What is Gonorrhea??An STD caused by bacteria that multiplies easily in warm moist places.

Symptoms

Burning sensation when urinating

In males, White/yellow/green discharge from penis

In women, bleeding between periods

In women, increased discharge

In males, painful swollen testicles

Gonorrhea is a very common infectious disease. CDC estimates that more than 700,000 people in the US get new gonorrhea infections each year.

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Gonorrhea is curable by being prescribed antibiotics

Gonorrhea can be passed from mother to her baby during delivery

If left untreated gonorrhea can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and may also cause arthritis

Long term effects

Curable?