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: [[Gonorrhea]] is passed between people during [[intercourse]]. | : [[Gonorrhea]] is passed between people during [[intercourse]]. | ||
| − | : [[Gonorrhea]] can cause a thick yellow mucus to leak from the [[vagina]] or [[penis]] and pain during | + | : [[Gonorrhea]] can cause a thick yellow mucus to leak from the [[vagina]] or [[penis]] and pain during urination. |
: [[Gonorrhea]] can exist inside an person for some time without causing symptoms which means it can be passed on to another person without either person realising. | : [[Gonorrhea]] can exist inside an person for some time without causing symptoms which means it can be passed on to another person without either person realising. | ||
: [[Antibiotic]]s are used to treat [[gonorrhea]]. However, recently some [[Strain (Bacterial)|strains]] of [[gonorrhea]] have become resistant to most common [[antibiotic]]s. | : [[Antibiotic]]s are used to treat [[gonorrhea]]. However, recently some [[Strain (Bacterial)|strains]] of [[gonorrhea]] have become resistant to most common [[antibiotic]]s. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:40, 3 April 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted pathogenic bacteria.
About Gonorrhea
- Gonorrhea is passed between people during intercourse.
- Gonorrhea can cause a thick yellow mucus to leak from the vagina or penis and pain during urination.
- Gonorrhea can exist inside an person for some time without causing symptoms which means it can be passed on to another person without either person realising.
- Antibiotics are used to treat gonorrhea. However, recently some strains of gonorrhea have become resistant to most common antibiotics.