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Does Gonorrhea Cause Prostatitis?
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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by bacteria called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. These bacteria can be passed from person to person during sexual activity (vaginal, oral and anal intercourse) leading to infections of the cervix, vagina and urethra (urine tube). If untreated, these gonorrhea infections can spread to higher portions of the reproductive tract, causing prostatitis (prostate inflammation) and epididymo-orchitis (inflammation of the epididymis...
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Gonorrhea
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Gonorrhea is caused by Neisseria gonorrhea, a bacterium that grows and multiplies quickly in moist, warm areas of the body such as the cervix,... Read more »
Prostatitis: acute
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Acute prostatitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation or infection) of the prostate gland that develops rapidly.Causes, incidence, and risk... Read more »
Gonorrhea
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD).See also: Disseminated gonococcemiaAlternative NamesClap; The dripCauses, incidence, and... Read more »
Causes of Enlarged Prostate
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AgeAge is the major risk factor for BPH. Over half of men develop BPH by age 60 and about 85% of men have BPH by age 85. It is uncommon for BPH to... Read more »
Can stress cause prostate cancer?
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