A treatable bacterial infection of the penis, vagina or anus that causes pain, or burning feeling as well as a pus-like discharge. Also known as "the clap".

FACT SHEETS:

Centers for Disease Control Fact Sheet

American Social Health Association

PICTURE:

The bacteria that cause gonorrhea are known as Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

WHO CAN I CONTACT AT THE RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ABOUT GONORRHEA?

Call the Office of Communicable Diseases at 401-222-2577

FOR INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT IN RI:

STD Treatment at Whitmarsh House

WHAT ARE THE GONORRHEA RATES IN RHODE ISLAND?

Highlights

STD/STI Factsheets
An A-Z List of Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infections