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: Harvard Decision Guide
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