STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Gonorrhea (gon-o-re-uh)(VD/The Clap)
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is spread the same way as Chlamydia is. It also can enter the body through the mouth, bladder system or anus and could travel through the body and cause a severe infection in other areas like the joints, especially the knee. Over half a million people are infected with this every year. You will know you have Gonorrhea because of pain, discharge and sometimes a fever in both men and women. It can cause the same problems of PID, infertility and ectopic pregnancy in women.
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Gonorrhea |
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How You Know You Have It |
Pelvic or Penile Pain, Discharge, Fever and/or Increase in Urination (Need to Pee More), Painful Urination, Painful Bowel Movements |
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How You Get It |
Sex: Vaginal, Penile, Anal, Oral; Mother to baby |
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How You Get Checked For It |
Urine or Q tip test |
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How You Prevent It |
Abstinence or Condoms |
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How You Get Rid of It |
Antibiotics (Shot or Pills) |
