Gonorrhea - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection, also called a sexually transmitted disease, caused by bacteria Sexually transmitted diseases are infections spread mainly by contact with genitals or bodily fluids
Gonorrhea - Wikipedia In August 2025 the NHS began a gonorrhea vaccine program in England to provide 4CMenB (brand name Bexsero) to high-risk populations, marking the first time that a vaccine has been available specifically to prevent gonorrhea infections
Gonorrhea: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Prevention Overview What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that comes from a bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae (N gonorrhoeae) It’s also sometimes called “the clap” or “drip ” Sexually active people of any age can get gonorrhea and give it to their partners
Gonorrhoea (Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection) Gonorrhoea is treatable and curable with antibiotics Most cases of gonorrhoea can be prevented with regular and correct condom use Gonorrhoea causes different symptoms in women and men Women often feel no symptoms, but untreated infection can lead to infertility and problems during pregnancy
Gonorrhea - California Department of Public Health Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infection can lead to serious reproductive health problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility
Gonorrhea: Symptoms, Treatment, Causes, and More - Healthline Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae It’s usually cured with antibiotics Gonorrhea can affect people of any age, anatomy, or gender,
Gonorrhea - Harvard Health Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that is caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae These bacteria can be passed from person to person during sexual activity (vaginal, oral and anal intercourse) leading to infections of the urethra (urine tube), cervix, vagina and anus