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[0] Gonorrhea [1] Highest among those ages 15- 24 years Rates are declining, but are highest in Southern and Midwestern states than in the West and Northeast In 2009, there were 301,174 cases [2] Men may experience symptoms such as urethral discharge, painful urination, and increase. urgency of urination, however they can infect others before onset of symptoms The majority of women do not experience any symptoms until complications come up, such as pelvic inflammatory disease. If symptoms do develop, they will present themselves within 3-5 days and women will possibly experience an increase in urination frequency or bleeding after sex. Rectal gonorrhea, which can be transmitted through anal intercourse, may cause bloody stools and a puslike discharge [3] It is cured with antibiotics. Recommended treatment: Antibiotics All sexual partners should be tested [4] 
By using a barrier method such as: male condoms female condoms dental dams or by abstaining from vaginal and anal intercourse
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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