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Which areas of the body are most affected by gonorrhea?
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Sexual organs: The external genitalia (penis, scrotum, vagina, vulva) are the most commonly affected. However, oral and anal disease can also be affected under specific sexual positions or practices.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Genital: The urethra, cervix and fallopian tubes. In the latter it can cause infertility.
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