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A member asked:
Is gonorrhea known to lay dormant and if so for how long?
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Yes, this is quite common. Up to a few weeks for urethral infection, longer -- maybe up to a year -- for cervix and rectum. But always cured with standard antibiotic treatment.
Answered 4/16/2023
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Gonorrhea is usually an acute infection rarely chronic- if untreated
Answered 4/11/2023
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