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Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea, which causes a purulent (made of pus) infection of membranes (surfaces) of the urethra, rectum, or mouth. It is transmitted during sex and affects both males and females. The newborn baby can get the disease during birth. In females, it infects the vagina, urethra, cervix and can go up to involve the pelvic organs. In males, it infects the urethra and can go up to the epididymis. It can co-exist with other STDs. It is treated with antibiotics and is prevented by having safe sex using condoms and with a single partner.