Definition of gonorrhea
:a contagious inflammation of the genital mucous membrane caused by the gonococcus — called also
clap
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If the gonorrhea's persisting, your doctor may prescribe a more aggressive multi-agent antibiotic therapy like Gentamicin IV plus azithromycin.
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Like gonorrhea, syphilis can be cured with antibiotics.
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Women often used their Pap test visit as an opportunity to be screened for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and other STDs.
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Three drugs for gonorrhea infections are currently in various stages of clinical trials.
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These are concerning statistics because the most recent recommended treatment for gonorrhea is a combination of azithromycin and the cephalosporin ceftriaxone.
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The bacteria that cause gonorrhea are particularly smart.
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Each year, about 78 million people worldwide are infected with gonorrhea, the WHO said.
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Around 78 million new cases of gonorrhea are reported worldwide each year.
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Origin and Etymology of gonorrhea
New Latin, from Late Latin, morbid loss of semen, from Greek gonorrhoia, from gon- + -rrhoia -rrhea
GONORRHEA Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of gonorrhea for English Language Learners
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medical : a disease of the sex organs that is spread by sexual contact
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medical Definition of gonorrhea
:a contagious inflammation of the genital mucous membrane caused by the gonococcus — called also
clap
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