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Gonorrhea, also known as "the clap," is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can affect the genitals, mouth, or rectum, causing symptoms such as pain or burning during urination, genital discharge, or testicular pain in men, and burning during urination, vaginal discharge, irregular bleeding, or pelvic pain in women. Many people show no symptoms. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications, including joint or heart valve infection. Transmission occurs through sexual contact, including oral, anal, and vaginal sex, and can also occur from mother to child during birth. Recommended screening includes annual testing for all sexually active women under 25 and men who have sex with men.

Gonorrhea can be prevented by using condoms, maintaining a monogamous sexual relationship with an uninfected partner, or abstaining from sex. Once infected, the condition is typically treated with ceftriaxone and azithromycin. However, due to antibiotic resistance, higher doses of ceftriaxone may be needed. It's advisable to retest for gonorrhea three months post-treatment. Also, sexual partners from the past two months should be tested and treated to prevent re-infection.