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, but ...

In the U.S., infection rates decreased from 2012 to 2013 by 1.5 percent for gonorrhea and by 0.6 percent for chlamydia. In 2013, Boone County rates for both STIs were higher than the national rates.

Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI). Early signs of gonorrhea include a white, green or yellow discharge and pain on urination, but there may be no symptoms. Treatment typically ...

You can get gonorrhea in your throat through oral sex or kissing. It is common to have no symptoms, but you may notice a red or sore throat, a fever, and swollen lymph nodes in your neck. You may also ...