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'''Gonorrhea''' ('''gonorrhoea''' in British English) is amongst the most common [[sexually transmitted disease]]s in the world and is caused by [[Gram-negative]] [[Bacteria|bacterium]] ''[[Neisseria gonorrheae]]''. The term comes from Ancient Greek γονόρροια (''gonórrhoia''), literally "flow of seed"; in ancient times it was incorrectly believed that the [[pus]] discharge associated with the disease contained semen.<ref>[http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/g/g0191000.html Definition of the term gonorrhea]</ref> | '''Gonorrhea''' ('''gonorrhoea''' in British English) is amongst the most common [[sexually transmitted disease]]s in the world and is caused by [[Gram-negative]] [[Bacteria|bacterium]] ''[[Neisseria gonorrheae]]''. The term comes from Ancient Greek γονόρροια (''gonórrhoia''), literally "flow of seed"; in ancient times it was incorrectly believed that the [[pus]] discharge associated with the disease contained semen.<ref>[http://www.yourdictionary.com/ahd/g/g0191000.html Definition of the term gonorrhea]</ref> | ||
==Prevention== | ==Prevention== | ||
Not having [[sexual intercourse]] ([[abstinence]]) is the only absolute method of preventing [[gonorrhea]]. A monogamous sexual relationship with an individual known to be free of any [[STD]] can reduce risk. Monogamous means you and your partner do not have sex with any other persons. | Not having [[sexual intercourse]] ([[abstinence]]) is the only absolute method of preventing [[gonorrhea]]. A monogamous sexual relationship with an individual known to be free of any [[STD]] can reduce risk. Monogamous means you and your partner do not have sex with any other persons. | ||
You can greatly lower your risk of catching an [[STD]] by using a [[condom]] every time you have sex. [[Condoms]] are available for both men and women, but are most commonly worn by the man. A [[condom]] must be used properly every time. | You can greatly lower your risk of catching an [[STD]] by using a [[condom]] every time you have sex. [[Condoms]] are available for both men and women, but are most commonly worn by the man. A [[condom]] must be used properly every time. | ||
To further prevent the spread of [[infection]], [[treatment]] of all sexual partners is important. | To further prevent the spread of [[infection]], [[treatment]] of all sexual partners is important. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Gonorrhea (gonorrhoea in British English) is amongst the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the world and is caused by Gram-negative bacterium Neisseria gonorrheae. The term comes from Ancient Greek γονόρροια (gonórrhoia), literally "flow of seed"; in ancient times it was incorrectly believed that the pus discharge associated with the disease contained semen.[1]
Prevention
Not having sexual intercourse (abstinence) is the only absolute method of preventing gonorrhea. A monogamous sexual relationship with an individual known to be free of any STD can reduce risk. Monogamous means you and your partner do not have sex with any other persons. You can greatly lower your risk of catching an STD by using a condom every time you have sex. Condoms are available for both men and women, but are most commonly worn by the man. A condom must be used properly every time. To further prevent the spread of infection, treatment of all sexual partners is important.