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Can I Catch Gonorrhea Without Having Sex?
About 2.5 million cases of gonorrhea occur annually in the U.S..
In women, the cervix is the most common site of infection. However, the disease can spread to the ovaries and fallopian tubes, resulting in
In a man, gonorrhea can cause
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD).See also: Disseminated gonococcemiaAlternative NamesClap; The dripCauses, incidence, and... Read more »
Gonorrhea
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