Five cases of a rare form of gonorrhoea infection have been identified in the US. Called disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI), this condition is caused by the bacterium that is responsible for the STI. DGI usually results from a high viral load, which is why the diagnosis of five people with this medical condition is uncommon. Doctors recommend regular screening for all sexually active individuals, as well as the practice of safe sex with condoms to bring down the risk of infections.
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Gonorrhea: Might You Have It?
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Continue readingHigh Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Sex Workers in China
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Continue readingPsychosocial and High-Risk Sexual Behavior among Detained Juveniles
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Continue readingGonorrhea Testing: Everything You Need To Know
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