Gonorrhea in brief
- Gonorrhea is a highly contagious STI. The bacteria can lodge in the mucous membranes of the vagina, penis, anus, throat or eyes.
- Gonorrhea is more common in men than in women.
- This STI is known for ‘the dripping’, in which slimy fluid comes out of the penis.
- Without treatment, gonorrhea can cause serious infections.