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What is the definition or description of: neisseria gonorrhea infection?
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Infection: Infection by neiserria gonorrhea, also known as gonococcus, is an std with symptoms that range from the classic urethritis with discharge to pelvic inflammatory disease (in women) to disseminated gonococcal infection, causing nontraumatic arthritis and rash. Treatment is usually with a third generation cephalosporin like ceftriaxone.
Answered 9/26/2016
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Sexually transmitted: Neisseria gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease that causes an infection of the cervix. If it is untreated it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and lead to pain and infertility. It is important to get this treated and treat your partner and make sure you do not have intercourse during treatment.
Answered 10/21/2016
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