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Gonorrhea

Collage of couples. Anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea.

Anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea.

  • If they occur, symptoms in men and women vary depending on what part of the body is infected: Gonorrhea can affect the anus, eyes, mouth, genitals, or throat.
  • This disease can impact a woman’s ability to have children if left untreated.

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