SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES CONTROL BRANCH

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacterium called Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Infection can lead to serious reproductive health problems, such as pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility. Gonorrhea also can cause infections in newborn babies. Tests and effective treatments are available.

Clinical guidelines, job aids, and other gonorrhea information.

Facts

Fact Sheet on Gonorrhea (CDC)

Gonorrea - Hoja Informativa (Español, CDC)

Gonorrhea Fact Sheet - What You and Your Partner Should Know (English)

Gonorrea: Lo Que Debe Hacer Ya (Español)

Testing & Treatment

Teen-friendly STD Information and Health Clinics

Condom Access for Teens

Assess Your Risk for STDs

Tell Your Sexual Partners if You've Been Exposed to an STD - Send an Anonymous eCard (inSPOT)

Let Your Partners Know They Should Get Tested - Send an Anonymous Email (So They Can Know)

Send an Email or Text to Let Your Partners Know They Should Get Tested for STDs (Don't Spread It)

Data and Surveillance

California STD Data

National STD Data

Resources for Providers

CDC Division of STD Prevention

American Sexual Health Association

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