Gonorrhea is a common infection of the genitourinary tract (specifically the urethra and cervix) caused by the bacteria, Nisseria gonorrhoeae. About 1 million new infections are reported each year in the United States. Young men aged 20 - 24 have the highest rate followed by those 15 to 19 years old. In women, the highest rate are in adolescents aged 15 - 19 years old. It is also quite common to have both Gonorrhea and Chlamydia infections at the same time. In 130 …showed first 75 words of 3523 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3523 total…around or in the vagina, insert spermicide cream, jelly, or foam gently in and around the vagina. Do not douche. Condoms can be bought at any drugstore, and usually come packaged in sets of 3 to 12. To order condoms-by-mail, discretely and inexpensively, check out Condom Sense, or click on the condom picture. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography** Everything You Need to Know About Stds: Sexually Transmitted Disease (Need to Know Library) - for all ages. (by Samuel G. Woods)