Gonorrhea is caused by a bacteria spread through sexual contact, typically intercourse. It is an STD. Some form of sexual contact, skin to skin, is required to spread the infection. It is not spread by air/respiratory, touching an object, etc. One person has to be infected, even if they do not yet know they are infected. However, gonorrhea creates a very specific discharge. If you have a discharge, you should NOT have sex until you are tested AND treated for any STD.
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Gonorrhea and HIV have the same risk factors. Patients with HIV should be tested annually for gonorrhea. All patients with gonorrhea should be tested for HIV.
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Of course. Gonorrhea can be contracted through virtually any genital contact regardless of the sex of the parties involved.
Georges Luys has written: 'A text-book on gonorrhea and its complications' -- subject(s): Gonorrhea
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Gonorrhea may occasionally cause a rash if it is not treated promptly. This symptom is not the most common presentation of gonorrhea.
No, sex during menstruation does not cause gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is an STD, it would be transmitted via sex.
Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMZ-TMP) is not typically used to treat gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is usually treated with antibiotics such as ceftriaxone or azithromycin. It's important to consult a healthcare provider for an appropriate diagnosis and treatment plan for gonorrhea.
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