Gonorrhoea (gonorrhea in American English, slang term "the clap") is among the most common curable sexually transmitted diseases in the world and is caused by the Gram-negative bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Infection with gonorrhoea increases the risk of becoming infected with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus, the virus that causes AIDS). This is likely due to weakening of the mucosal surface secondary to the gonorrhoea infection. Note, however, that this effect is by no means limited to gonorrhoea and there is increased risk of HIV transmission with co-infection of most sexually transmitted infections (STIs - Sexually Transmitted Infections).

The first place this bacterium infects is usually the columnar epithelium of the urethra and endocervix. Non-genital sites in which it thrives are the rectum, the oropharynx and the conjunctivae (eyes). The vulva and vagina in women are usually spared because they are lined by stratified epithelial cells -- in women the cervix is the usual first site of infection.

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Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:05:41 -0000
Examiner.comGonorrhea: the “clap” making a comebackExaminer.comAfter a two decade decline in prevalence, the rate of gonorrhea has increased in Florida and the rest of the country. The latest data for Florida shows an ...and more »
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Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:18:28 -0000
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Chicago Public Schools To Launch Education, Treatment Program To ...Medical News Today (press release)In addition, the county rated first in the nation for reported gonorrhea cases at 233 per 100000 people, or 12338 total cases. Christopher Brown, assistant ...and more »
CPS to test teens for STDs - Chicago Sun-Times
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:02:41 -0000
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Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:40:36 -0000
Chlamydia, gonorrhea on rise locallySarnia ObserverThe study notes better testing might be uncovering more cases of chlamydia and gonorrhea, but it adds decreased public concern about HIV/ AIDS may also be ...and more »

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