How Can You Prevent Gonorrhea?

by Futurescopes Research Team

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by contact with the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium and the only way to prevent gonorrhea fully is to abstain from any type of sexual contact. Beyond full abstinence any precautions you take will simply towards lowering the risk of exposure and thus infection. If you choose to be sexually active, being a long term monogamous relationship with who has had negative STD test results will greatly reduce your risk of contracting gonorrhea. During sexual intercourse always use condoms to further lower your risk of contracting any type of STD.

Note: This article is not medical advice. Please consult your doctor for your specific condition.

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