What is gonorrhea?
Gonorrhea is basically a sexually transmitted disease (STD), that one can get by having sex with someone who is infected with it. Gonorrhea is caused by bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae and can infect both men and women.
It is a common infection especially among young people aged 15-24 years. The bacteria usually grow in moist and warm areas of the body. The effects of gonorrhea can be seen in the urethra, fallopian tubes, cervix, uterus, vagina, penis, rectum, eyes, and throat, and joints.
It spreads only through sexual activity and cannot be transmitted from toilet seats or door handles.