Abstract
Gonorrhea is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. This article discusses the epidemiology, pathogenesis of Neisseria gonorrhoeae, diagnosis, clinical manifestations, and treatment of this important disease.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Female
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Gonorrhea / diagnosis
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Gonorrhea / drug therapy
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Gonorrhea / epidemiology*
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Gonorrhea / microbiology
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Humans
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae / classification
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae / growth & development
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Neisseria gonorrhoeae / isolation & purification